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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: $58,395

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,376

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $3,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC55AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $50,400
Base Invoice $50,639 $46,872
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775 325
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 669
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721 302
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 5,730 7,000
Options (change) 5,329 6,509
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,255 $58,395
Total Invoice $58,043 $54,376

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,947
Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC55AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$62,255$58,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,255$52,725
Total Invoice$58,043$54,376
Adjustments for Features0-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,043$49,096

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

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC55AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
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$4,230$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,280

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

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

Model Year20062018
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
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%

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