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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: $61,510

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $31,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,270

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $29,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelM-ClassCLA
TrimML63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,590 $47,450
Base Invoice $86,109 $44,129
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Blind spot warning system   550
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376
Blind spot warning system   512
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 0 13,135
Options (change) 0 12,216
Destination 875 925
Total Price $93,465 $61,510
Total Invoice $86,984 $57,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,206
Model Year20112014
ModelM-ClassCLA
TrimML63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$93,465$61,510
Adjustments for Features-2,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,770$61,510
Total Invoice$86,984$57,270
Adjustments for Features-2,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,476$57,270

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

Model Year20112014
ModelM-ClassCLA
TrimML63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,345$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5080

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

Model Year20112014
ModelM-ClassCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in182.3 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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 CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium 1 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
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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