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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,970

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $14,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,628

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $13,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelCLAE-Class
TrimCLA45 AMGAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,500 $72,400
Base Invoice $45,105 $67,332
Interior Package 1,650  
Premium Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Rear spoiler 300  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Rear side airbags 420 420
Special order charge 250  
Wood trim 325 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Black exterior trim (optional) 750 650
Sunroof, large 1,480  
245/35ZR20   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Interior Package 1,535  
Premium Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Rear spoiler 279  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Rear side airbags 391 391
Special order charge 233  
Wood trim 302 0
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Black exterior trim (optional) 698 605
Sunroof, large 1,376  
245/35ZR20   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 13,545 4,130
Options (change) 12,598 3,843
Destination 925 925
Total Price $62,970 $77,455
Total Invoice $58,628 $72,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,828
Model Year20152017
ModelCLAE-Class
TrimCLA45 AMGAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-20
Total Price$62,970$77,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,970$73,540
Total Invoice$58,628$72,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,628$68,456

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152017
ModelCLAE-Class
TrimCLA45 AMGAMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,875$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,644

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152017
ModelCLAE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.7 in
Length182.3 in193.8 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height56.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

245/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR20 tires200No
275/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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