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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $33,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,639

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $31,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,950 $58,930
Base Invoice $91,094 $54,805
Premium Package 1 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 970
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 2,590
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 902
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 2,409
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 6,960 13,180
Options (change) 6,473 12,259
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 1,700
Total Price $108,385 $74,685
Total Invoice $101,042 $69,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,977
Model Year20102012
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$108,385$74,685
Adjustments for Features-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,710$74,685
Total Invoice$101,042$69,639
Adjustments for Features-3,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,616$69,639

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20102012
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,675$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20102012
ModelCLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length193.0 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height54.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested87547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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