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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: $46,995

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $56,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,771

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $52,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelE-ClassCLACLA
TrimE63 AMGCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $82,677 $29,295 $45,105
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,500 2,500
Premium 1 Package 2,550    
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970
Rear side airbags 420 420 420
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 650 850
Carbon fiber trim 2,850   950
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Special order charge   250 250
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,325 2,325
Premium 1 Package 2,372    
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902
Rear side airbags 391 391 391
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 605 791
Carbon fiber trim 2,651   884
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Special order charge   233 233
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 14,130 14,570 14,870
Options (change) 13,144 13,551 13,830
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $103,905 $46,995 $64,295
Total Invoice $96,696 $43,771 $59,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,561
Model Year201220152015
ModelE-ClassCLACLA
TrimE63 AMGCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$103,905$46,995$64,295
Adjustments for Features-3,6150-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,290$46,995$61,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,575
Total Invoice$96,696$43,771$59,860
Adjustments for Features-3,3640-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,332$43,771$57,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,552

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

Model Year201220152015
ModelE-ClassCLACLA
TrimE63 AMGCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer$100 $100
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Metal pedals$75 $75
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,415$4,800$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3640-2,537

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,826 lb.3,263 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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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%

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
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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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