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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,990

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,116

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $10,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLACLA
TrimML350ML500CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $29,295 $45,105
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 2,300 2,300
Lighting Package 890 890    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720
Rear side airbags 385 385 420 420
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 500 500    
Proximity key   1,080    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Wood trim     325 325
Special order charge     250 250
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 2,139 2,139
Lighting Package 828 828    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 669 669
Rear side airbags 358 358 391 391
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 465 465    
Proximity key   1,004    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Wood trim     302 302
Special order charge     233 233
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
Options (change) 12,895 10,785 9,565 10,965
Options (change) 11,995 10,032 8,896 10,198
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $53,420 $60,060 $41,990 $60,390
Total Invoice $49,738 $55,912 $39,116 $56,228

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,770
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLACLA
TrimML350ML500CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,420$60,060$41,990$60,390
Adjustments for Features-915-1,1900-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,505$58,870$41,990$57,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$15,750
Total Invoice$49,738$55,912$39,116$56,228
Adjustments for Features-852-1,1080-2,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,886$54,804$39,116$53,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$14,645

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

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLACLA
TrimML350ML500CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,465$6,275$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$1,190$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-852-1,1080-2,467

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

Model Year20062015
ModelM-ClassCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in182.3 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height69.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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%

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