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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: $70,395

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $49,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,540

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $45,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimAMG E63 SAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $104,400 $50,400
Base Invoice $97,092 $46,872
Paint, special gray 3,950  
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 500
Wheels, dark finish 1,700 850
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 950
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,200 1,200
Color seat belts 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Sport exhaust   650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Premium Package   1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Paint, matte finish   2,500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Paint, special gray 3,674  
Front sport buckets 2,325  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 0 465
Wheels, dark finish 1,581 791
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 884
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,116 1,116
Color seat belts 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Panoramic sunroof 930  
Sport exhaust   605
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Premium Package   1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Paint, matte finish   2,325
Sunroof, large   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Options (change) 14,450 19,000
Options (change) 13,440 17,673
Destination 995 995
Total Price $119,845 $70,395
Total Invoice $111,527 $65,540

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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: $46,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,911
Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimAMG E63 SAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine603hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$119,845$70,395
Adjustments for Features-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,540$70,395
Total Invoice$111,527$65,540
Adjustments for Features-3,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,451$65,540

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassCLA
TrimAMG E63 SAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Drift mode$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Interior trim, special color $0
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,405$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0760

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,515 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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