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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $5,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelC-ClassCLSCLSCLS
TrimC55CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $50,639 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Xenon HID headlights 790      
Premium Package 925      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Wood trim 775      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765      
Navigation system 2,210      
Satellite radio 500      
Wheel Package   990 760  
Rear spoiler   400 400  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Xenon HID headlights 735      
Premium Package 860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Wood trim 721      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711      
Navigation system 2,055      
Satellite radio 465      
Wheel Package   921 707  
Rear spoiler   372 372  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 6,655 1,830 1,600 0
Options (change) 6,189 1,702 1,488 0
Destination 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $63,180 $68,745 $75,725 $107,475
Total Invoice $58,903 $63,998 $70,489 $100,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,675
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelC-ClassCLSCLSCLS
TrimC55CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,180$68,745$75,725$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-4,940-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$66,145$70,785$98,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,640$32,840
Total Invoice$58,903$63,998$70,489$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-4,598-7,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$61,578$65,891$92,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,313$30,538

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

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelC-ClassCLSCLSCLS
TrimC55CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$6,075$8,415$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$4,940$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,420-4,598-7,901

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

Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in113.2 in
Length178.4 in194.5 in
Width68.0 in74.1 in
Height55.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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