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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,290

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $29,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,995

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $27,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE55CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $48,500
Base Invoice $76,074 $45,105
Lighting Package 990  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 970
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110  
Interior Package   1,650
Premium Package   2,300
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Sunroof, large   1,480
Lighting Package 921  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 902
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892  
Interior Package   1,535
Premium Package   2,139
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Wood trim   302
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 7,705 12,865
Options (change) 7,165 11,965
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $91,980 $62,290
Total Invoice $85,714 $57,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,290
Model Year20062015
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE55CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$91,980$62,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,980$58,455
Total Invoice$85,714$57,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,714$54,424

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062015
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE55CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,571

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062015
ModelE-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length189.7 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height57.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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 warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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