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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: $62,465

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $25,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,162

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $22,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelCLA5-Series
TrimAMG CLA45M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $46,872 $74,070
Garmin Map Pilot 625  
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Parktronic Package 970  
Premium Package 1,800  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Convenience Package 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Wood trim 325 0
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Folding second row seats   475
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Proximity key   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Garmin Map Pilot 581  
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Parktronic Package 902  
Premium Package 1,674  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Convenience Package 372  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Wood trim 302 0
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Folding second row seats   430
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Proximity key   910
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 11,070 2,870
Options (change) 10,295 2,610
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $62,465 $87,765
Total Invoice $58,162 $80,375

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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: $30,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,701
Model Year20182006
ModelCLA5-Series
TrimAMG CLA45M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4500hp V10
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$62,465$87,765
Adjustments for Features-4,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,645$87,765
Total Invoice$58,162$80,375
Adjustments for Features-4,4880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,674$80,375

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

Model Year20182006
ModelCLA5-Series
TrimAMG CLA45M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,800$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4880

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

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,494 lb.4,012 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 AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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