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

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

Lowest Total Price: $66,000

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $74,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,444

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $69,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $131,350 $49,500
Base Invoice $122,156 $46,035
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880  
iPod integration 425  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Parktronic Package   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678  
iPod integration 395  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 744
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Parktronic Package   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 5,305 15,575
Options (change) 4,933 14,484
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $140,530 $66,000
Total Invoice $130,964 $61,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,499
Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$140,530$66,000
Adjustments for Features-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,215$66,000
Total Invoice$130,964$61,444
Adjustments for Features-4,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$126,943$61,444

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

Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,105$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0210

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

Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
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%
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%

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