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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: $64,675

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $38,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,212

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $36,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSCLA
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $49,500
Base Invoice $88,257 $46,035
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 800
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 950
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Interior Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Sunroof, large   1,480
Rear spoiler   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 744
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 884
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Interior Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Sunroof, large   1,376
Rear spoiler   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 7,620 14,250
Options (change) 7,088 13,252
Destination 875 925
Total Price $103,395 $64,675
Total Invoice $96,220 $60,212

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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: $38,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,668
Model Year20122016
ModelCLSCLA
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$103,395$64,675
Adjustments for Features-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,030$64,675
Total Invoice$96,220$60,212
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,880$60,212

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

Model Year20122016
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,390$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3400

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

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

Model Year20122016
ModelCLSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in182.3 in
Width74.1 in70.0 in
Height55.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
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 - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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