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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: $48,000

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $10,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,705

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $10,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCLACLAX3X3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $40,160 $51,180
Power passenger seat 400      
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Wood trim 325 325    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850   1,000 700
Sport suspension (upgrade) 100      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Black exterior trim (optional)   750    
M Sport Design     4,100  
Parking Assistance Package     1,300 700
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Panoramic sunroof     1,200  
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Power passenger seat 372      
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 505 505
Wood trim 302 302    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791   920 645
Sport suspension (upgrade) 93      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Black exterior trim (optional)   698    
M Sport Design     3,770  
Parking Assistance Package     1,195 645
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Panoramic sunroof     1,105  
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Options (change) 15,025 13,575 15,550 9,000
Options (change) 13,973 12,624 14,305 8,285
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $48,000 $64,000 $58,995 $64,295
Total Invoice $44,705 $59,584 $55,460 $60,460

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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: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,533
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCLACLAX3X3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4248hp I4355hp 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)225/45-17235/40-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$48,000$64,000$58,995$64,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-5,555-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,000$61,875$53,440$58,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,875$0$4,850
Total Invoice$44,705$59,584$55,460$60,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,978-5,222-5,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,705$57,606$50,238$54,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,901$0$4,575

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelCLACLAX3X3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45xDrive30iM40i
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
S Voice support  $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  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,475$7,600$11,030$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$5,555$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,978-5,222-5,647

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelCLAX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.8 in
Length182.3 in185.9 in
Width70.0 in74.4 in
Height56.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.162.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119094%
Total Not Requested756%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119094%
Total Not Requested756%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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