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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: $64,445

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $76,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,000

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $70,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelCLAS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimAMG CLA45S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,950 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $46,454 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Convenience Package 500      
Garmin Map Pilot 625      
Premium Package 2,350      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650      
Driver Assistance Package 1,500      
Parktronic Package 970      
AMG Performance Seats 2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850      
Wood trim 325      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 950 950 950
Sunroof, large 1,480      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,880    
iPod integration   425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof   1,050    
Convenience Package 465      
Garmin Map Pilot 581      
Premium Package 2,186      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535      
Driver Assistance Package 1,395      
Parktronic Package 902      
AMG Performance Seats 2,093      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791      
Wood trim 302      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 884 884 884
Sunroof, large 1,376      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,678    
iPod integration   395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof   976    
Options (change) 13,570 5,305 1,375 1,375
Options (change) 12,621 4,933 1,279 1,279
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $64,445 $140,530 $152,700 $204,200
Total Invoice $60,000 $130,964 $142,283 $190,178

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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: $72,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,707
Model Year2017200920092009
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$64,445$140,530$152,700$204,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,495-7,045-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,445$137,035$145,655$197,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,620$60,195
Total Invoice$60,000$130,964$142,283$190,178
Adjustments for Features0-3,257-6,564-6,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,000$127,707$135,719$183,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,012$55,980

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

Model Year2017200920092009
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
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   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start via app$75   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
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
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
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   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
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   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Color seat belts$0   
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
Interior trim, special color$0   
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 dampers - electrical$500   
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$10,475$13,970$17,520$17,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,495$7,045$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,257-6,564-6,491

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

Model Year20172009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%

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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