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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: $62,020

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $37,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,744

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $34,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassCLA
TrimML63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,990 $47,450
Base Invoice $88,341 $44,129
Driver Assistance Package 2,100 2,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Multimedia Package   2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
Synthetic suede steering wheel   510
Sunroof, large   1,480
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Wood trim   325
Rear spoiler   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 1,953 2,325
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Multimedia Package   2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
Synthetic suede steering wheel   475
Sunroof, large   1,376
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Wood trim   302
Rear spoiler   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 3,190 13,645
Options (change) 2,967 12,690
Destination 875 925
Total Price $99,055 $62,020
Total Invoice $92,183 $57,744

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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: $31,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,279
Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassCLA
TrimML63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$99,055$62,020
Adjustments for Features-5,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,510$62,020
Total Invoice$92,183$57,744
Adjustments for Features-5,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,023$57,744

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

Model Year20122014
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
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
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 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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
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$12,020$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1600

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

Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in182.3 in
Width75.2 in70.0 in
Height70.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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