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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: $46,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $43,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC55AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $108,900
Base Invoice $50,639 $101,277
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  
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  
Options (change) 6,655 0
Options (change) 6,189 0
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $63,180 $109,825
Total Invoice $58,903 $102,202

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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: $37,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,166
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC55AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,180$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-8,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$101,085
Total Invoice$58,903$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-8,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$94,069

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

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC55AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$11,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,133

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

Model Year20062017
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%

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