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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,400

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,287

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $5,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelCLACLAX3X3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $34,010 $37,965
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 3,450 3,450
Power passenger seat 400      
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Xenon HID headlights 850   900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850      
Wood trim 325 325    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
AMG Performance Seats   2,250    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
M Sport Package     3,000  
App support     250 250
Rearview camera     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Activity Package       1,250
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 3,140 3,140
Power passenger seat 372      
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Xenon HID headlights 791   820  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791      
Wood trim 302 302    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
AMG Performance Seats   2,093    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
M Sport Package     2,730  
App support     230 230
Rearview camera     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Sport Activity Package       1,140
Options (change) 12,425 12,575 14,390 11,740
Options (change) 11,555 11,694 13,105 10,695
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $45,400 $63,000 $52,015 $53,665
Total Invoice $42,287 $58,654 $47,990 $49,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,222
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelCLACLAX3X3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$45,400$63,000$52,015$53,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-1,605-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,400$60,675$50,410$52,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,275$0$1,750
Total Invoice$42,287$58,654$47,990$49,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-1,481-1,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,287$56,489$46,509$48,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,202$0$1,637

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelCLACLAX3X3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$6,575$8,900$8,180$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$1,605$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,165-1,481-1,389

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162011
ModelCLAX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in183.0 in
Width70.0 in74.1 in
Height56.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.163.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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 - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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%
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%
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 - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185056%
Total Not Requested144044%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested144048%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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