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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: $65,620

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $95,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,092

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $89,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS600CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $158,050 $48,500
Base Invoice $146,987 $45,105
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Sunroof, large   1,480
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
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Sunroof, large   1,376
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 0 16,195
Options (change) 0 15,062
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $161,525 $65,620
Total Invoice $150,462 $61,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,715
Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS600CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12355hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1200, 15450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$161,525$65,620
Adjustments for Features-10,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$151,160$65,620
Total Invoice$150,462$61,092
Adjustments for Features-9,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$140,807$61,092

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

Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS600CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$18,655$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6550

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

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

Model Year20112015
ModelS-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,950 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

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, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 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
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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