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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: $67,795

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $52,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,121

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $48,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCLSCLA
TrimAMG CLS63 SAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $50,400
Base Invoice $101,277 $46,872
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,500
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 950
Wheels, dark finish 500 850
Paint, matte finish 3,950 2,500
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Sunroof, large   1,480
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,395
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 884
Wheels, dark finish 465 791
Paint, matte finish 3,674 2,325
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Sunroof, large   1,376
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Options (change) 10,300 16,400
Options (change) 9,581 15,254
Destination 995 995
Total Price $120,195 $67,795
Total Invoice $111,853 $63,121

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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: $48,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,005
Model Year20182018
ModelCLSCLA
TrimAMG CLS63 SAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$120,195$67,795
Adjustments for Features-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,190$67,795
Total Invoice$111,853$63,121
Adjustments for Features-3,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,126$63,121

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSCLA
TrimAMG CLS63 SAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,730$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7270

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,420 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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, configurable0Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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