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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: $64,995

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $39,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,512

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $36,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,600 $49,950
Base Invoice $81,468 $46,454
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,500
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 350
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 950
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Parktronic Package   970
Premium Package   2,350
Multimedia Package   2,300
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Convenience Package   500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,395
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 326
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 884
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Parktronic Package   902
Premium Package   2,186
Multimedia Package   2,139
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Convenience Package   465
Sunroof, large   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 14,160 14,120
Options (change) 13,171 13,133
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $104,335 $64,995
Total Invoice $97,214 $60,512

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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: $40,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,326
Model Year20112017
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8375hp 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$104,335$64,995
Adjustments for Features0-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,335$64,325
Total Invoice$97,214$60,512
Adjustments for Features0-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,214$59,888

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

Model Year20112017
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimE63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,605$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-624

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

Model Year20112017
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

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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 system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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