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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: $76,915

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $26,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,713

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $24,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $95,900
Base Invoice $54,805 $89,187
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lane departure warning 850 850
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030 2,030
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,850
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lane departure warning 791 791
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888 1,888
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,651
Options (change) 15,410 6,700
Options (change) 14,333 6,232
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $76,915 $103,505
Total Invoice $71,713 $96,324

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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: $23,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,773
Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$76,915$103,505
Adjustments for Features0-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,915$100,455
Total Invoice$71,713$96,324
Adjustments for Features0-2,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,713$93,486

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,838

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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 Year20122013
ModelC-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.2 in
Length180.7 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,924 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 Room55.0 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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