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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,970

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45   
Difference: $28,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
ModelCLSCLA
TrimCLS55 AMGAMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $55,350
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,220  
Proximity key 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240  
Satellite radio 699  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110  
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Parktronic Package   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Sunroof, large   1,480
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,135  
Proximity key 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153  
Satellite radio 650  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892  
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Parktronic Package   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Wood trim   302
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 8,449 12,570
Options (change) 7,857 11,690
Destination 775 1,050
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $97,524 $68,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,808
Model Year20062021
ModelCLSCLA
TrimCLS55 AMGAMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8382hp I4
TransmissionT5S8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$97,524$68,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,524$65,300

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062021
ModelCLSCLA
TrimCLS55 AMGAMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed automated manual $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color $0
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,605$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062021
ModelCLSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.4 in
Length193.0 in184.6 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height54.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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