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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: $74,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $26,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,557

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $24,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $52,359 $88,257
Premium II Package 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Seating Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
iPod integration 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 3,990 2,030
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,850
Premium II Package 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Seating Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
iPod integration 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Limited-slip rear differential 3,711 1,888
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,651
Options (change) 15,295 4,880
Options (change) 14,223 4,539
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $74,570 $100,655
Total Invoice $69,557 $93,671

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,787
Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$74,570$100,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,570$98,155
Total Invoice$69,557$93,671
Adjustments for Features0-2,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,557$91,344

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

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$1,900$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,327

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

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

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.2 in
Length182.3 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested504%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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