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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: $76,915

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $30,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,713

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $28,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelCLSCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,500 $106,500 $58,930
Base Invoice $92,535 $99,045 $54,805
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970
Lane departure warning 875 875 850
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030   2,030
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850 2,590
Lighting Package     1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790
AMG Leather Package     3,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear side airbags     420
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902
Lane departure warning 814 814 791
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888   1,888
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651 2,409
Lighting Package     1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595
AMG Leather Package     2,874
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Rear side airbags     391
Options (change) 6,725 4,695 15,410
Options (change) 6,255 4,367 14,333
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $107,150 $112,120 $76,915
Total Invoice $99,715 $104,337 $71,713

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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: $25,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,489
Model Year201420142012
ModelCLSCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$107,150$112,120$76,915
Adjustments for Features-4,850-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,300$107,170$76,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$0
Total Invoice$99,715$104,337$71,713
Adjustments for Features-4,513-4,6060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,202$99,731$71,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,529$0

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

Model Year201420142012
ModelCLSCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,750$7,850$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,513-4,6060

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

Model Year20142012
ModelCLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.7 in
Length194.5 in180.7 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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