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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: $62,660

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $41,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,344

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $38,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelCLASLSLSLSL
TrimAMG CLA45SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,400 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $46,872 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Premium Package 1,800        
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650        
Garmin Map Pilot 625        
Convenience Package 400        
Parktronic Package 970        
AMG Performance Seats 2,250        
Driver Assistance Package 1,500        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500        
Premium I Package   3,170      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Package 1,674        
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535        
Garmin Map Pilot 581        
Convenience Package 372        
Parktronic Package 902        
AMG Performance Seats 2,093        
Driver Assistance Package 1,395        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669        
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465        
Premium I Package   2,948      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 11,265 7,010 3,840 3,840 3,840
Options (change) 10,477 6,519 3,571 3,571 3,571
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $62,660 $104,485 $140,515 $136,615 $194,515
Total Invoice $58,344 $97,323 $130,922 $127,295 $181,142

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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: $35,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,199
Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelCLASLSLSLSL
TrimAMG CLA45SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine375hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$62,660$104,485$140,515$136,615$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,205-7,005-6,155-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,660$98,280$133,510$130,460$187,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,230$32,180$89,130
Total Invoice$58,344$97,323$130,922$127,295$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-5,780-6,527-5,735-6,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,344$91,543$124,395$121,560$174,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,852$30,017$82,982

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

Model Year20182008200820082008
ModelCLASLSLSLSL
TrimAMG CLA45SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start via app$75    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$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$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Dual-mode exhaust$250    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit$0  $0$0
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50 $50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Color seat belts$0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
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$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,525$17,730$18,530$17,680$18,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,205$7,005$6,155$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,780-6,527-5,735-6,617

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

Model Year20182008
ModelCLASL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in100.8 in
Length182.3 in178.5 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height56.6 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.110.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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