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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,510

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $16,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,459

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $14,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201020102010
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750  
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500      
Interior Package 1,500 1,500      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480      
Xenon HID headlights 850   900    
Rear side airbags 420 420 385 385 385
Special order charge 250 250      
Wood trim 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
AMG Performance Seats   2,250      
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Sport Package     2,900 2,900 4,700
Premium Package     950 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Body kit     1,600 1,600  
Lane departure warning     950 950 950
Value Package     0 0 0
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Heated front seats       500 500
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685 685  
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204      
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325      
Interior Package 1,395 1,395      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376      
Xenon HID headlights 791   820    
Rear side airbags 391 391 350 350 350
Special order charge 233 233      
Wood trim 302 302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
AMG Performance Seats   2,093      
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Sport Package     2,640 2,640 4,275
Premium Package     865 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Body kit     1,455 1,455  
Lane departure warning     865 865 865
Value Package     0 0 0
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       455 455
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 13,685 15,085 13,805 13,705 10,505
Options (change) 12,727 14,029 12,515 12,425 9,505
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $44,510 $63,460 $60,630 $65,830 $71,980
Total Invoice $41,459 $59,083 $55,845 $60,630 $66,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,937
Model Year20142014201020102010
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionS7S7M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$44,510$63,460$60,630$65,830$71,980
Adjustments for Features-1,715-4,440-50-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$59,020$60,580$64,880$71,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,225$0$4,300$11,400
Total Invoice$41,459$59,083$55,845$60,630$66,310
Adjustments for Features-1,597-4,134-46-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,862$54,949$55,799$59,755$66,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,087$0$3,956$10,511

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142014201020102010
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500$500
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,540$9,265$4,875$5,775$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$4,440$50$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,597-4,134-46-8750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142010
ModelCLA5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in72.7 in
Height56.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested152580%
Total Not Requested37520%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested85040%
Total Not Requested130060%

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