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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: $80,865

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $28,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,269

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $26,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $65,250
Base Invoice $88,257 $60,683
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,250
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,300
Multimedia Package   2,690
Parktronic Package   970
Lighting Package   800
designo Package   3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Power trunk closer   250
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,092
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 1,209
Multimedia Package   2,502
Parktronic Package   902
Lighting Package   744
designo Package   2,874
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Power trunk closer   233
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 14,040 14,690
Options (change) 13,059 13,661
Destination 875 925
Total Price $109,815 $80,865
Total Invoice $102,191 $75,269

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,201
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8469hp 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)255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$109,815$80,865
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,040$80,865
Total Invoice$102,191$75,269
Adjustments for Features-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,470$75,269

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

Model Year20122016
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG C63
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
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$6,425$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7210

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

Model Year20122016
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.3,829 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

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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