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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: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,287

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $5,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelCLACLAX3X3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $36,795 $41,490
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 3,200 2,200
Power passenger seat 400      
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Wood trim 325 325 500  
Xenon HID headlights 850   900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Driver Assistance Plus     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 2,910 2,000
Power passenger seat 372      
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Wood trim 302 302 455  
Xenon HID headlights 791   820  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Driver Assistance Plus     635 635
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 12,425 10,325 10,850 8,450
Options (change) 11,555 9,601 9,870 7,685
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,400 $60,750 $51,575 $54,275
Total Invoice $42,287 $56,561 $47,590 $50,100

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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: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,730
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelCLACLAX3X3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4240hp I4300hp 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$60,750$51,575$54,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,705-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,400$58,625$49,870$52,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,225$0$2,700
Total Invoice$42,287$56,561$47,590$50,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,978-1,573-1,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,287$54,583$46,017$48,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,296$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620142014
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 
Power liftgate  $350$350
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  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
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  
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 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
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  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,275$8,400$7,980$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$1,705$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,978-1,573-1,574

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162014
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

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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested145050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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