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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: $49,600

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $31,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012201220122012
ModelCLSCLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,300 $81,550 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Night Package 300 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900          
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290        
Lane departure warning 875 875 850 850 850 850
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660        
Premium 1 Package 3,250   2,500 2,500    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 700 700 700  
Folding second row seats 440 440        
Premium Package   3,900        
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Night Package 279 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767          
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200        
Lane departure warning 814 814 791 791 791 791
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614        
Premium 1 Package 3,023   2,325 2,325    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 651 651 651  
Folding second row seats 409 409        
Premium Package   3,627        
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279    
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 10,015 8,765 13,925 13,925 10,800 11,440
Options (change) 9,315 8,152 12,952 12,952 10,046 10,641
Destination 1,050 1,050 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $81,365 $91,365 $49,600 $52,820 $52,250 $72,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,838
Model Year202120212012201220122012
ModelCLSCLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$81,365$91,365$49,600$52,820$52,250$72,945
Adjustments for Features-5,660-8,4250-1,7000-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,705$82,940$49,600$51,120$52,250$72,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,235$0$1,520$2,650$22,945

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

Model Year202120212012201220122012
ModelCLSCLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power $225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Residual heat$50$50    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0    
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100    
App support $0    
Apple CarPlay support $100    
In-vehicle Internet $150    
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information $25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200    
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights $50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,825$11,590$3,165$4,865$3,165$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,660$8,425$0$1,700$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-721-8490-1,5830-373

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

Model Year20212012
ModelCLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in108.7 in
Length199.1 in180.7 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height55.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 450

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70040%
Total Not Requested105060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested45028%
Total Not Requested117572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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