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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: $43,840

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $21,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,835

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $19,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015201520152015
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390
Interior Package 1,500 1,500          
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300          
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970          
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370          
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480          
Xenon HID headlights 850            
Wood trim 325 325          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250          
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500    
M Sport Line     3,150        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package     2,600        
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500 500
Luxury Line       2,000 2,000    
Executive Package             4,300
Interior Package 1,395 1,395          
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139          
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902          
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204          
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376          
Xenon HID headlights 791            
Wood trim 302 302          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500 500  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093          
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475    
M Sport Line     2,865        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Premium Package     2,365        
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455 455
Luxury Line       1,820 1,820    
Executive Package             3,915
Options (change) 13,015 14,415 14,000 10,250 10,250 7,850 8,400
Options (change) 12,103 13,405 12,765 9,355 9,355 7,150 7,650
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $43,840 $62,790 $64,945 $66,845 $68,345 $70,745 $74,295
Total Invoice $40,835 $58,459 $60,395 $62,180 $63,560 $65,775 $69,035

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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: $18,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,733
Model Year2014201420152015201520152015
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,840$62,790$64,945$66,845$68,345$70,745$74,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-3,040-2,090-2,090-1,890-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,840$60,065$61,905$64,755$66,255$68,855$69,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,225$0$2,850$4,350$6,950$7,800
Total Invoice$40,835$58,459$60,395$62,180$63,560$65,775$69,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-2,827-1,944-1,944-1,757-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,835$55,922$57,568$60,236$61,616$64,018$64,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,087$0$2,668$4,048$6,450$7,202

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

Model Year2014201420152015201520152015
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100   $100
Power door closers      $300
Power trunk closer  $350   $350
Proximity key  $250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50$50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200     
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100     
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250     
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit $0$0    
Front splitter spoiler $200     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250   $250
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls      $0
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$7,675$7,990$7,040$7,040$6,840$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$3,040$2,090$2,090$1,890$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-2,827-1,944-1,944-1,757-4,265

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

Model Year20142015
ModelCLA5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length182.3 in193.4 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height56.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested260091%

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