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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: $80,070

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $29,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,537

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $27,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimAMG C63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $94,900
Base Invoice $61,473 $88,257
designo Package 3,100  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,950
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700
Carbon fiber trim 975 2,850
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
designo Package 2,883  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,744
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
Advanced Lighting Package 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651
Carbon fiber trim 907 2,651
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 12,975 14,040
Options (change) 12,069 13,059
Destination 995 875
Total Price $80,070 $109,815
Total Invoice $74,537 $102,191

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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: $28,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,793
Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimAMG C63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$80,070$109,815
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,070$108,890
Total Invoice$74,537$102,191
Adjustments for Features0-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,537$101,330

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassCLS
TrimAMG C63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$4,850$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.2 in
Length184.5 in194.5 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height56.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100-200%
Total Not Requested150300%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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