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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: $64,795

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $39,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,325

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $37,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,600 $48,500
Base Invoice $81,468 $45,105
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970
Rear side airbags 420 420
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 950
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Special order charge   250
Rear spoiler   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902
Rear side airbags 391 391
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 884
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Special order charge   233
Rear spoiler   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 14,580 15,370
Options (change) 13,562 14,295
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $104,755 $64,795
Total Invoice $97,605 $60,325

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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: $39,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,614
Model Year20112015
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$104,755$64,795
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,040$64,795
Total Invoice$97,605$60,325
Adjustments for Features-6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,939$60,325

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

Model Year20112015
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
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 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,790$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6660

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

Model Year20112015
ModelE-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in106.3 in
Length191.7 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,058 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested94054%
Total Not Requested80046%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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%
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 camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%

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