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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,270

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,396

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $6,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC55CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $47,450
Base Invoice $50,639 $44,129
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775 325
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
CD changer, remote 430  
Becker Map Pilot   600
Interior Package   1,500
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Rear spoiler   300
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Sunroof, large   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 669
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721 302
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
CD changer, remote 400  
Becker Map Pilot   558
Interior Package   1,395
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Rear spoiler   279
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 6,160 7,895
Options (change) 5,729 7,342
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,685 $56,270
Total Invoice $58,443 $52,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,107
Model Year20062014
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC55CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$62,685$56,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,685$51,910
Total Invoice$58,443$52,396
Adjustments for Features0-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$48,336

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062014
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC55CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062014
ModelC-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in182.3 in
Width68.0 in70.0 in
Height55.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
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 control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

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