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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: $66,425

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $39,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,840

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $36,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelCLSCLA
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,300 $49,500
Base Invoice $89,559 $46,035
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 950
Adaptive cruise control 2,230  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Interior Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Sunroof, large   1,480
Synthetic suede steering wheel   600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 884
Adaptive cruise control 2,074  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Interior Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Sunroof, large   1,376
Synthetic suede steering wheel   558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 5,870 16,000
Options (change) 5,459 14,880
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $105,645 $66,425
Total Invoice $98,493 $61,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,338
Model Year20092016
ModelCLSCLA
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$105,645$66,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,645$64,615
Total Invoice$98,493$61,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,493$60,155

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

Model Year20092016
ModelCLSCLA
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
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
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
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$8,940$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,685

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

Model Year20092016
ModelCLSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length193.0 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height54.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74058%
Total Not Requested52542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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