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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: $62,435

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,131

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $11,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimC63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $47,450
Base Invoice $54,805 $44,129
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,370
Lane departure warning 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Rear side airbags 420 420
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 950
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Blind spot warning system   550
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   300
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,204
Lane departure warning 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669
Rear side airbags 391 391
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 884
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376
Blind spot warning system   512
Special order charge   233
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 13,380 14,060
Options (change) 12,445 13,077
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $74,885 $62,435
Total Invoice $69,825 $58,131

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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: $15,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,147
Model Year20122014
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$74,885$62,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,885$59,800
Total Invoice$69,825$58,131
Adjustments for Features0-2,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,825$55,678

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

Model Year20122014
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,453

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

Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,924 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 Room55.0 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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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%

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