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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: $64,695

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $6,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212015
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimAMG C43CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,500 $48,500
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,480
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Black exterior trim (optional) 300 750
Carbon fiber trim 975 950
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   300
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,306
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Black exterior trim (optional) 279 698
Carbon fiber trim 907 884
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651  
Panoramic sunroof 930  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 13,455 15,270
Options (change) 12,516 14,202
Destination 1,050 925
Total Price $71,005 $64,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,189
Model Year20212015
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimAMG C43CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V6355hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,005$64,695
Adjustments for Features-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,265$64,695

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

Model Year20212015
ModelC-ClassCLA
TrimAMG C43CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition$200 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,290$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5230

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

Model Year20212015
ModelC-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%

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