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      03-20-2014, 09:01 PM   #45
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Originally Posted by vinny84 View Post
Agreed. .2 seconds faster from 0-60mph and .3 seconds better in the quarter mile. The M235i out braked both models in their test.

So having said all of that, and by MT standards of the car not being as fun to drive....you think that warrants about a $13k price difference compared to the M235i as tested when you load it up? If you think it does, then I respect your opinion. For me however, if I were to load this up and see a $60k price tag, I would shop around and see what else is out there.

Again, I'm sure some people will not see it that way.
I just think by virtue of being a full-blown AMG, the CLA45 is going to command a higher price.

It was fitted with the optional Recaro racing seats, etc. It had some technological features and other creature comforts that the other cars lacked.

From a cost perspective, it really shouldn't have been included in this comparison.

I think the M235i is a great value but if you load up a CLA45, you are flat-out getting some things you can't in the BMW.
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