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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: $90,845

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $38,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,551

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $36,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $88,257 $66,867
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,300
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625  
Multimedia Package   2,690
Lighting Package   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Power trunk closer   250
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,604
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 1,209
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741  
Multimedia Package   2,502
Lighting Package   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Power trunk closer   233
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 33,965 18,020
Options (change) 31,589 16,759
Destination 875 925
Total Price $129,740 $90,845
Total Invoice $120,721 $84,551

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,332
Model Year20122015
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$129,740$90,845
Adjustments for Features-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,765$90,845
Total Invoice$120,721$84,551
Adjustments for Features-1,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,883$84,551

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

Model Year20122015
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,475$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8380

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

Model Year20122015
ModelCLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.8 in
Length194.5 in184.5 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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