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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: $59,255

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $27,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020172017
ModelCLSCLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,950 $81,200 $39,500 $46,050
Night Package 300 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   1,190  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Premium 2 Package 4,200      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,090 1,090
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 500 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800    
Premium Package   3,900    
Premium 4 Package     8,650 8,650
designo Package     4,500 4,500
Upholstered instrument panel     350 350
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Night Package 279 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   1,107  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Premium 2 Package 3,906      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,014 1,014
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 465 465
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744    
Premium Package   3,627    
Premium 4 Package     8,045 8,045
designo Package     4,185 4,185
Upholstered instrument panel     326 326
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler     326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 15,520 10,070 18,830 17,640
Options (change) 14,435 9,366 17,514 16,407
Destination 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $86,465 $92,265 $59,255 $60,572

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,015
Model Year2020202020172017
ModelCLSCLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$86,465$92,265$59,255$60,572
Adjustments for Features-100-1,8000-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,365$90,465$59,255$60,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$1,192

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

Model Year2020202020172017
ModelCLSCLSC-ClassC-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
6 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,875$6,575$4,775$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$1,800$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-2020-116

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

Model Year20202017
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Adaptive headlights200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested66562%
Total Not Requested40038%
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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested142588%
Total Not Requested20012%
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 C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested556586%
Total Not Requested90014%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested556586%
Total Not Requested90014%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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