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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: $83,615

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $32,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,945

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $30,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $108,900
Base Invoice $54,805 $101,277
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850 875
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Rear side airbags 420  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,850
Proximity key 650  
Premium Package   2,500
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791 814
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Rear side airbags 391  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,651
Proximity key 605  
Premium Package   2,325
Options (change) 22,110 6,225
Options (change) 20,565 5,790
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $83,615 $116,050
Total Invoice $77,945 $107,992

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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: $24,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,463
Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine481hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$83,615$116,050
Adjustments for Features0-8,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,615$107,900
Total Invoice$77,945$107,992
Adjustments for Features0-7,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,945$100,408

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimC63 AMGAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,850$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,584

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

Model Year20122017
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.4,420 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

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