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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,665

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $17,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,532

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $16,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassCLACLA
TrimR350 / R320CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $39,153 $30,411 $46,872
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Premium III Package 11,250    
Lighting Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720 720
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,110    
Heated front seats 710    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 500 350
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Parktronic Package   970 970
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Wood trim   325 325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   300  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Premium III Package 10,462    
Lighting Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 669 669
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,032    
Heated front seats 660    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 465 326
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Parktronic Package   902 902
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Wood trim   302 302
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   273  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 20,525 11,970 10,670
Options (change) 19,087 11,126 9,923
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $63,500 $45,665 $62,065
Total Invoice $59,115 $42,532 $57,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,842
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassCLACLA
TrimR350 / R320CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$63,500$45,665$62,065
Adjustments for Features-1,8700-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,630$45,665$59,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,775
Total Invoice$59,115$42,532$57,790
Adjustments for Features-1,7410-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,374$42,532$55,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,814

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassCLACLA
TrimR350 / R320CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Folding third row seats$600  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,920$9,050$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7410-2,444

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

Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in106.3 in
Length203.0 in182.3 in
Width75.7 in70.0 in
Height65.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320046%
Total Not Requested374054%
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

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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