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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelCLACLAi3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $42,400
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $39,690
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Wood trim 325 325  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Tera World     2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Wood trim 302 302  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Park Assistant Package     910
Tera World     2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Options (change) 11,835 10,985 6,550
Options (change) 11,006 10,215 5,960
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,660 $59,360 $42,445
Total Invoice $39,738 $55,269 $39,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96
Model Year201420142015
ModelCLACLAi3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4355hp I4168hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$42,660$59,360$42,445
Adjustments for Features-740-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,920$56,095$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,175$0
Total Invoice$39,738$55,269$39,145
Adjustments for Features-689-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,049$52,229$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,180$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW i3

Model Year201420142015
ModelCLACLAi3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter $150 
Console without shifter$150 $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,265$9,790$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-689-3,0400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142015
ModelCLAi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length182.3 in157.4 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height56.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.111.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested130044%
Total Not Requested165056%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested119070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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