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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: $57,677

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $27,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192018
ModelCLSCLSC-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,200 $79,900 $47,900
Night Package 300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Premium 2 Package 4,200    
Premium 1 Package 3,250    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,090
Folding second row seats 440 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 500
Premium Package   3,900  
designo Package     3,800
Heated front seats     580
Garmin Map Pilot     625
Advanced Lighting Package     800
Smartphone integration     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450
Power trunk closer     250
Rear spoiler     350
Sunshade, rear, power     750
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310
Night Package 279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Premium 2 Package 3,906    
Premium 1 Package 3,023    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,014
Folding second row seats 409 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 465
Premium Package   3,627  
designo Package     3,534
Heated front seats     539
Garmin Map Pilot     581
Advanced Lighting Package     744
Smartphone integration     326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419
Power trunk closer     233
Rear spoiler     326
Sunshade, rear, power     698
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288
Options (change) 14,720 9,270 12,825
Options (change) 13,691 8,622 11,930
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $84,915 $90,165 $57,677

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,112
Model Year201920192018
ModelCLSCLSC-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$84,915$90,165$57,677
Adjustments for Features-1,115-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,800$87,350$57,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$0

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

Model Year201920192018
ModelCLSCLSC-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering  $0
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,215$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-193-3000

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

Model Year20192018
ModelCLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in111.8 in
Length199.1 in184.5 in
Width74.4 in71.3 in
Height55.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested85080%
Total Not Requested21520%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70040%
Total Not Requested105060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested165094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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