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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,840

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $78,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,576

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $73,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelSLCLA
TrimSL600AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $133,200 $49,500
Base Invoice $123,876 $46,035
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130  
Tires, run-flat 220  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Interior Package   1,650
Premium Package   2,400
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Parktronic Package   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051  
Tires, run-flat 205  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Interior Package   1,535
Premium Package   2,232
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Parktronic Package   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 4,060 11,415
Options (change) 3,776 10,616
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $140,735 $61,840
Total Invoice $131,127 $57,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,037
Model Year20082016
ModelSLCLA
TrimSL600AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine510hp V12375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$140,735$61,840
Adjustments for Features-8,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,670$61,840
Total Invoice$131,127$57,576
Adjustments for Features-7,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,613$57,576

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelSLCLA
TrimSL600AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$17,215$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelSLCLA
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height51.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,455 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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