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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: $48,545

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250   
Difference: $15,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelR-ClassCLACLACLA
TrimR350CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $37,850 $47,850 $55,350
Premium 2 Package 4,400      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system 600      
Heated front seats 750      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 500   350
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800 1,800
Parktronic Package   970 970 970
Convenience Package   400 400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850    
Rear spoiler   300    
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480 1,480
Wood trim   325 325 325
Premium 2 Package 4,092      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 669 669 669
Blind spot warning system 558      
Heated front seats 698      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 465   326
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674 1,674
Parktronic Package   902 902 902
Convenience Package   372 372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791    
Rear spoiler   273    
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376 1,376
Wood trim   302 302 302
Options (change) 10,605 9,645 7,995 8,345
Options (change) 9,864 8,963 7,434 7,760
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $64,170 $48,545 $56,895 $64,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-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: $13,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,618
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelR-ClassCLACLACLA
TrimR350CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6221hp I4302hp I4382hp I4
TransmissionT7S7S7S8
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$64,170$48,545$56,895$64,745
Adjustments for Features-2,2050-2,775-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,965$48,545$54,120$61,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,575$13,225

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

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelR-ClassCLACLACLA
TrimR350CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual   $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$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$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
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  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,755$7,550$10,325$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$0$2,775$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0530-414-405

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

Model Year20122021
ModelR-ClassCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in107.4 in
Length203.1 in184.6 in
Width77.1 in72.0 in
Height65.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.9 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
15.2 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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