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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: $64,940

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $83,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,465

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $77,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $138,000 $50,400
Base Invoice $128,340 $46,872
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350 350
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 950
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Parktronic Package   970
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Sunroof, large   1,480
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,395
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256 326
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 884
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Parktronic Package   902
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 8,390 13,545
Options (change) 7,804 12,598
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $148,265 $64,940
Total Invoice $138,019 $60,465

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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: $78,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,648
Model Year20112018
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS63 AMGAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine536hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$148,265$64,940
Adjustments for Features-5,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,995$64,940
Total Invoice$138,019$60,465
Adjustments for Features-4,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,113$60,465

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

Model Year20112018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color $0
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 dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$14,520$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9060

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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 Year20112018
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 Weight4,741 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 S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
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%

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