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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: $45,690

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $17,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,561

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $16,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016201620162016
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
Convenience Package 400 400          
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300          
Premium Package 1,800 1,800 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Parktronic Package 970 970          
Interior Package 1,650            
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550  
Wood trim 325 325          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850            
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480          
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650          
AMG Performance Seats   2,250          
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500 500
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Executive Package             2,950
Convenience Package 372 372          
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139          
Premium Package 1,674 1,674 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Parktronic Package 902 902          
Interior Package 1,535            
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim 302 302          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791            
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376          
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535          
AMG Performance Seats   2,093          
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455 455
LED headlights     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Executive Package             2,685
Options (change) 11,995 13,395 12,050 10,950 10,950 11,050 8,750
Options (change) 11,155 12,457 10,970 9,970 9,970 10,060 7,965
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $45,690 $64,790 $63,245 $67,795 $69,295 $74,145 $76,045
Total Invoice $42,561 $60,324 $58,830 $63,025 $64,405 $68,865 $70,635

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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: $14,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,520
Model Year2018201820162016201620162016
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp 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)?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,690$64,790$63,245$67,795$69,295$74,145$76,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-2,955-2,955-2,955-2,955-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,690$61,765$60,290$64,840$66,340$71,190$71,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,075$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$11,250
Total Invoice$42,561$60,324$58,830$63,025$64,405$68,865$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,816-2,749-2,747-2,746-2,745-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,561$57,508$56,081$60,278$61,659$66,120$66,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,947$0$4,197$5,578$10,039$10,369

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

Model Year2018201820162016201620162016
ModelCLACLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45528i535i535dActiveHybrid 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 
Power door closers      $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control$25$25     
Remote start via app$75$75     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
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
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      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
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     
Front splitter spoiler $200     
Rear spoiler $200     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
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$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750     
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls      $0
Color seat belts $0     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Interior trim, special color $0     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$8,450$8,380$8,380$8,380$8,380$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$2,955$2,955$2,955$2,955$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,816-2,749-2,747-2,746-2,745-4,185

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

Model Year20182016
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

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 Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

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