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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: $46,540

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $14,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,352

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $13,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Convenience Package 400 400      
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800 2,600 1,500  
Parktronic Package 970 970      
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500 1,900 1,900  
Interior Package 1,650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550  
Wood trim 325 325      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850        
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650      
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
Convenience Package 372 372      
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674 2,365 1,365  
Parktronic Package 902 902      
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395 1,730 1,730  
Interior Package 1,535        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500  
Wood trim 302 302      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791 910 910 910
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791        
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535      
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) 12,845 11,995 12,700 11,600 5,350
Options (change) 11,946 11,155 11,560 10,560 4,870
Destination 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $46,540 $63,390 $61,425 $65,925 $68,975
Total Invoice $43,352 $59,022 $56,640 $60,795 $63,660

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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: $14,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,159
Model Year20182018201320132013
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)?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,540$63,390$61,425$65,925$68,975
Adjustments for Features-1,445-4,270-1,600-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,095$59,120$59,825$64,325$68,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,025$0$4,500$9,150
Total Invoice$43,352$59,022$56,640$60,795$63,660
Adjustments for Features-1,346-3,976-1,475-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,006$55,046$55,165$59,320$63,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,040$0$4,155$8,495

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

Model Year20182018201320132013
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$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
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   
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   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0   
Interior trim, special color $0   
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$6,875$9,700$6,830$6,830$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$4,270$1,600$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,346-3,976-1,475-1,4750

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

Model Year20182013
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
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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