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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: $47,720

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250   
Difference: $5,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLACLACLA
TrimML350ML500CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $37,850 $47,850 $55,350
Sunroof 1,390 1,290      
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450      
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 1,800 1,800 1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Lighting Package 890 890      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720
Heated front seats 690        
Satellite radio 500 500      
Proximity key   1,080      
Convenience Package     400 400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625
Parktronic Package     970 970 970
Interior Package     1,650 1,650  
Wood trim     325 325 325
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,650
AMG Performance Seats         2,250
Sunroof 1,293 1,200      
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349      
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 1,674 1,674 1,674
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698      
Lighting Package 828 828      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 669 669 669
Heated front seats 642        
Satellite radio 465 465      
Proximity key   1,004      
Convenience Package     372 372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581
Parktronic Package     902 902 902
Interior Package     1,535 1,535  
Wood trim     302 302 302
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,535
AMG Performance Seats         2,093
Options (change) 12,510 10,400 8,820 7,970 10,220
Options (change) 11,637 9,674 8,202 7,411 9,504
Destination 775 775 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $53,035 $59,675 $47,720 $56,870 $66,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,181
Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLACLACLA
TrimML350ML500CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8221hp I4302hp I4382hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7S7S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/45-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,035$59,675$47,720$56,870$66,620
Adjustments for Features-230-5050-3,200-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,805$59,170$47,720$53,670$63,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$5,950$15,850

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

Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLACLACLA
TrimML350ML500CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual    $1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$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$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts    $0
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,705$7,980$7,475$10,675$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$505$0$3,200$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-4700-476-483

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

Model Year20062021
ModelM-ClassCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in107.4 in
Length188.5 in184.6 in
Width75.2 in72.0 in
Height69.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft311.6 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
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 CLA 250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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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