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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $91,710

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 53   
Difference: $6,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021
ModelCLSE-Class
TrimAMG CLS 53AMG E 53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,550 $73,900
Night Package 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500  
Premium Package 3,900  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Folding second row seats 440  
Cargo organizer 290 300
Heated second row seats 625 580
Special order charge 250  
Paint, matte finish 3,950  
Paint, special gray   3,950
Premium 3 Package   6,500
Active multicontour front seats   1,320
Rear side airbags   670
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,370
Wood trim   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Night Package 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465  
Premium Package 3,627  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Folding second row seats 409  
Cargo organizer 270 279
Heated second row seats 581 539
Special order charge 233  
Paint, matte finish 3,674  
Paint, special gray   3,674
Premium 3 Package   6,045
Active multicontour front seats   1,228
Rear side airbags   623
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,274
Wood trim   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Options (change) 15,255 16,760
Options (change) 14,189 15,588
Destination 1,050 1,050
Total Price $97,855 $91,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 53
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,163
Model Year20212021
ModelCLSE-Class
TrimAMG CLS 53AMG E 53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp I6 H429hp I6 H
TransmissionT9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$97,855$91,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,855$90,410

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20212021
ModelCLSE-Class
TrimAMG CLS 53AMG E 53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver $0
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,375$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-236

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20212021
ModelCLSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in115.7 in
Length199.1 in194.3 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height55.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.4,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested157597%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 53

Paint, special gray
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special gray0No
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested110028%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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