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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: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $45,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $42,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimAMG CLS63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $107,800 $54,450
Base Invoice $100,254 $50,639
Premium Package   925
Xenon HID headlights   790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Navigation system   2,210
Wood trim   775
Premium Package   860
Xenon HID headlights   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Navigation system   2,055
Wood trim   721
Options (change) 0 6,655
Options (change) 0 6,189
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $108,725 $63,180
Total Invoice $101,179 $58,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,236
Model Year20162006
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimAMG CLS63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$108,725$63,180
Adjustments for Features-8,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,085$63,180
Total Invoice$101,179$58,903
Adjustments for Features-8,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,139$58,903

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

Model Year20162006
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimAMG CLS63 SC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,440$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0400

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

Model Year20162006
ModelCLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.9 in
Length194.5 in178.4 in
Width74.1 in68.0 in
Height55.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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