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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: $42,595

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,672

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $453

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Model Year201720172006
ModelCLACLAX3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA453.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $36,800
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $33,670
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Interior Package 1,650    
Premium Package 2,350 2,350 1,800
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Wood trim 325 325  
Rear spoiler 300    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Performance steering system (optional)     250
Heated front seats     500
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Interior Package 1,535    
Premium Package 2,186 2,186 1,640
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 430
Wood trim 302 302  
Rear spoiler 273    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Performance steering system (optional)     230
Heated front seats     455
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 9,270 8,120 6,325
Options (change) 8,615 7,551 5,760
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $42,595 $58,995 $43,820
Total Invoice $39,672 $54,930 $40,125

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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: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year201720172006
ModelCLACLAX3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA453.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/55-17
Total Price$42,595$58,995$43,820
Adjustments for Features-2,605-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,990$53,840$43,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,850$0
Total Invoice$39,672$54,930$40,125
Adjustments for Features-2,426-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,246$50,130$40,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,884$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year201720172006
ModelCLACLAX3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA453.0i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0 
Floor mats$75$75 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,025$10,575$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,426-4,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172006
ModelCLAX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.1 in
Length182.3 in179.7 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height56.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.171.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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