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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: $62,950

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,607

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $8,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCLA5-Series
TrimAMG CLA45550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $46,035 $57,220
Premium Package 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Interior Package 1,650  
Parktronic Package 970  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Wood trim 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Folding second row seats   475
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 2,232  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Interior Package 1,535  
Parktronic Package 902  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Wood trim 302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Folding second row seats   430
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,525 10,375
Options (change) 11,647 9,485
Destination 925 895
Total Price $62,950 $73,270
Total Invoice $58,607 $67,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,189
Model Year20162012
ModelCLA5-Series
TrimAMG CLA45550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$62,950$73,270
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,665$73,270
Total Invoice$58,607$67,600
Adjustments for Features-1,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,411$67,600

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

Model Year20162012
ModelCLA5-Series
TrimAMG CLA45550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,400$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1960

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

Model Year20162012
ModelCLA5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length182.3 in193.1 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height56.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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