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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: $63,470

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $28,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,093

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $26,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE55AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $49,950
Base Invoice $76,074 $46,454
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Lighting Package 990  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110  
Convenience Package   500
Parktronic Package   970
Premium Package   2,350
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
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 921  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892  
Convenience Package   465
Parktronic Package   902
Premium Package   2,186
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
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) 7,705 12,595
Options (change) 7,165 11,714
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $91,980 $63,470
Total Invoice $85,714 $59,093

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,341
Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE55AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8375hp 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$63,470
Adjustments for Features0-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,980$58,400
Total Invoice$85,714$59,093
Adjustments for Features0-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,714$54,373

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

Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE55AMG CLA45
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
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, driver $75
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
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear 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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,380$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,720

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

Model Year20062017
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 AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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