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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: $64,580

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $28,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,124

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $26,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassCLA
TrimML63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $49,500
Base Invoice $80,910 $46,035
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 800
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Parktronic Package   970
Interior Package   1,650
Premium Package   2,400
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Rearview camera   460
Sunroof, large   1,480
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 744
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Parktronic Package   902
Interior Package   1,535
Premium Package   2,232
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Wood trim   302
Rearview camera   428
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 5,515 14,155
Options (change) 5,129 13,164
Destination 875 925
Total Price $93,390 $64,580
Total Invoice $86,914 $60,124

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,143
Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassCLA
TrimML63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$93,390$64,580
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,620$64,580
Total Invoice$86,914$60,124
Adjustments for Features-1,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,267$60,124

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

Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassCLA
TrimML63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,095$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6470

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

Model Year20082016
ModelM-ClassCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in182.3 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height71.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.3,494 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 CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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