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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: $67,045

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $82,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,418

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $76,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $129,735 $45,105
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,500
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700 300
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Carbon fiber trim 4,650 950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,325
Painted brake calipers (optional) 658 279
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Carbon fiber trim 4,325 884
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
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
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 8,650 17,620
Options (change) 8,052 16,388
Destination 925 925
Total Price $149,075 $67,045
Total Invoice $138,712 $62,418

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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: $75,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,985
Model Year20142015
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$149,075$67,045
Adjustments for Features-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,295$67,045
Total Invoice$138,712$62,418
Adjustments for Features-6,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,403$62,418

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

Model Year20142015
ModelS-ClassCLA
TrimS63 AMGCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$12,830$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3090

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

Model Year20142015
ModelS-ClassCLA
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in182.3 in
Width74.8 in70.0 in
Height58.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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