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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,795

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $48,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,324

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $44,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelCLASLSLSL
TrimAMG CLA45SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,500 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $46,035 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Interior Package 1,650      
Premium Package 2,400      
Multimedia Package 2,480      
Parktronic Package 970      
AMG Performance Seats 2,250      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 700 700 700
Synthetic suede steering wheel 600      
Premium 1 Package   3,850    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Interior Package 1,535      
Premium Package 2,232      
Multimedia Package 2,306      
Parktronic Package 902      
AMG Performance Seats 2,093      
Driver Assistance Package 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 651 651 651
Synthetic suede steering wheel 558      
Premium 1 Package   3,580    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 14,370 8,020 4,170 3,000
Options (change) 13,364 7,458 3,878 2,790
Destination 925 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $64,795 $112,795 $146,695 $205,225
Total Invoice $60,324 $105,051 $136,669 $191,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,565
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelCLASLSLSL
TrimAMG CLA45SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine375hp I4382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,795$112,795$146,695$205,225
Adjustments for Features0-7,690-7,690-8,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,795$105,105$139,005$196,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,900$91,380
Total Invoice$60,324$105,051$136,669$191,103
Adjustments for Features0-7,162-7,164-8,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,324$97,889$129,505$182,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,616$85,075

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelCLASLSLSL
TrimAMG CLA45SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
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   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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   
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
Front splitter spoiler$200   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
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   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
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 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,175$17,865$17,865$18,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,690$7,690$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,162-7,164-8,139

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162011
ModelCLASL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in100.8 in
Length182.3 in180.4 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height56.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.110.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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