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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: $83,615

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $32,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,945

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $30,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimAMG CLS63 SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $58,930
Base Invoice $101,277 $54,805
Premium Package 2,500  
Lane departure warning 875 850
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,590
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
AMG Development Package   6,050
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Proximity key   650
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Premium Package 2,325  
Lane departure warning 814 791
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,409
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
AMG Development Package   5,627
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Proximity key   605
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 6,225 22,110
Options (change) 5,790 20,565
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $116,050 $83,615
Total Invoice $107,992 $77,945

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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: $24,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,463
Model Year20172012
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimAMG CLS63 SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8481hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$116,050$83,615
Adjustments for Features-8,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,900$83,615
Total Invoice$107,992$77,945
Adjustments for Features-7,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,408$77,945

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

Model Year20172012
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimAMG CLS63 SC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,000$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5840

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

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,420 lb.3,924 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1165100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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