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

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

Lowest Total Price: $65,200

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $69,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,700

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $65,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelCLAS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG CLA45S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,500 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $46,035 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Parktronic Package 970      
Interior Package 1,650      
Premium Package 2,400      
AMG Performance Seats 2,250      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,480      
Sunroof, large 1,480      
Wood trim 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850    
iPod integration   425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof   1,010    
Parktronic Package 902      
Interior Package 1,535      
Premium Package 2,232      
AMG Performance Seats 2,093      
Driver Assistance Package 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,306      
Sunroof, large 1,376      
Wood trim 302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,650    
iPod integration   395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof   939    
Options (change) 14,775 4,285 425 425
Options (change) 13,740 3,984 395 395
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $65,200 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $60,700 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,434
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelCLAS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG CLA45S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine375hp I4518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$65,200$135,160$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,115-7,865-7,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,200$131,045$140,635$190,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,590$59,465
Total Invoice$60,700$125,969$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,835-7,329-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,700$122,134$131,047$177,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,913$55,301

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

Model Year2016200820082008
ModelCLAS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG CLA45S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Night vision  $1750$1750
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Dual-mode exhaust$250   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Front splitter spoiler$200   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$9,340$13,455$17,205$17,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115$7,865$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,835-7,329-7,255

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

Model Year20162008
ModelCLAS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in124.6 in
Length182.3 in205.0 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height56.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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