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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: $46,750

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $13,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,542

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $12,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Power passenger seat 400        
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 2,600 1,500  
Interior Package 1,650 1,650      
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480      
Parktronic Package 970 970      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550  
Wood trim 325 325      
Xenon HID headlights 850        
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Lane departure warning     700 700 700
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500
Rearview camera     400 400  
Heated front seats     500 500 500
App support     250 250 250
Power passenger seat 372        
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 2,365 1,365  
Interior Package 1,535 1,535      
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306      
Parktronic Package 902 902      
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500  
Wood trim 302 302      
Xenon HID headlights 791        
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Lane departure warning     635 635 635
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455
Rearview camera     365 365  
Heated front seats     455 455 455
App support     230 230 230
Options (change) 13,775 12,525 11,700 10,600 4,350
Options (change) 12,810 11,647 10,650 9,650 3,960
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $46,750 $62,950 $60,425 $64,925 $67,975
Total Invoice $43,542 $58,607 $55,730 $59,885 $62,750

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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: $13,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,792
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,750$62,950$60,425$64,925$67,975
Adjustments for Features-1,160-3,785-1,600-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,590$59,165$58,825$63,325$67,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,575$0$4,500$9,150
Total Invoice$43,542$58,607$55,730$59,885$62,750
Adjustments for Features-1,080-3,524-1,476-1,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,462$55,083$54,254$58,409$62,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,621$0$4,155$8,496

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

Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
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
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
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   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Metal pedals $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,075$8,700$6,315$6,315$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$3,785$1,600$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,080-3,524-1,476-1,4760

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

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,263 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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