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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: $62,945

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $7,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,609

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $7,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $50,400
Base Invoice $52,359 $46,872
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,300
Premium II Package 1,100  
Seating Package 2,980  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
iPod integration 375  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 950
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Convenience Package   400
Sunroof, large   1,480
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,139
Premium II Package 1,023  
Seating Package 2,771  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669
iPod integration 349  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 884
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Convenience Package   372
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 11,305 11,550
Options (change) 10,512 10,742
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $70,580 $62,945
Total Invoice $65,846 $58,609

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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: $11,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,515
Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$70,580$62,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,580$59,425
Total Invoice$65,846$58,609
Adjustments for Features0-3,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,846$55,331

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

Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,955$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,278

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

Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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