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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: $62,225

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $12,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,935

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $11,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $48,500
Base Invoice $54,126 $45,105
Lighting Package 985  
Multimedia Package 3,350 2,480
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420
Rearview camera 460  
Proximity key 1,140  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 950
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   300
Lighting Package 916  
Multimedia Package 3,115 2,306
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669
Rear side airbags 391 391
Rearview camera 428  
Proximity key 1,060  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 884
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Special order charge   233
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 13,355 12,800
Options (change) 12,420 11,905
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $74,530 $62,225
Total Invoice $69,521 $57,935

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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: $14,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,551
Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$74,530$62,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,530$60,115
Total Invoice$69,521$57,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,521$55,970

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

Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,965

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

Model Year20112015
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
AMG Leather 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 CLA45 AMG

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium 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
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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