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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: $74,510

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $22,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,359

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $20,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimAMG C63CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,250 $86,600
Base Invoice $60,683 $80,538
Parktronic Package 970  
Rearview camera 460  
designo Package 3,090  
Garmin Map Pilot 600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Power trunk closer 250 510
Wood trim 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Lighting Package   1,220
Comfort Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   1,240
Parktronic Package 902  
Rearview camera 428  
designo Package 2,874  
Garmin Map Pilot 558  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Power trunk closer 233 474
Wood trim 302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Lighting Package   1,135
Comfort Package   1,628
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 8,335 7,599
Options (change) 7,751 7,067
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $74,510 $96,674
Total Invoice $69,359 $90,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,629
Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimAMG C63CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$74,510$96,674
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,460$96,674
Total Invoice$69,359$90,080
Adjustments for Features-1,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,451$90,080

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimAMG C63CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,925$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9080

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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 Year20162006
ModelC-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.4 in
Length184.5 in193.0 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.8 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 AMG C63

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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