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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA trim levels explained

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250 FWD$36,650CLA 250 4MATIC AWD$38,650AMG CLA 35 4MATIC$46,900AMG CLA 45 4MATIC$54,800
4 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 4 trims

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
250 FWD$36,650N/A2.0L 4cyl221 hpFWD7-speed automatic28 mpg5
CLA 250 4MATIC AWD$38,650N/A2.0L 4cyl221 hpAWD7-speed automatic27 mpg5
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC$46,900N/A2.0L302 hpAWDN/A25 mpg5
AMG CLA 45 4MATIC$54,800N/A2.0L382 hpAWDN/A23 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. 250 to CLA 250: +$2,000

    250 FWD $36,650 to CLA 250 4MATIC AWD $38,650.

    • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
    • MPG: 28 mpg to 27 mpg.

    No added standard equipment listed.

  2. CLA 250 to AMG CLA 35: +$8,250

    CLA 250 4MATIC AWD $38,650 to AMG CLA 35 4MATIC $46,900.

    • Power: 221 hp to 302 hp.
    • MPG: 27 mpg to 25 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  3. AMG CLA 35 to AMG CLA 45: +$7,900

    AMG CLA 35 4MATIC $46,900 to AMG CLA 45 4MATIC $54,800.

    • Power: 302 hp to 382 hp.
    • MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.

    No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

  • Leather seats: optional from 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Heated front seats: optional from 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Heated steering wheel: optional from 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • 360 camera: optional from 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Blind spot warning: optional from 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Navigation: optional from 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Premium audio: optional from 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 250 FWD, $36,650.
  • Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA: features by trim
Feature250 FWDCLA 250 4MATIC AWD
Leather seatsOO
Heated front seatsOO
Heated steering wheelOO
360 cameraOO
Blind spot warningOO
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSS
Power liftgate or trunkNN
Third rowNN
NavigationOO
Premium audioOO
Remote startSS
Heated rear seatsNN
Panoramic roofSS

No equipment data: AMG CLA 35 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 4MATIC.

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: CLA 250 4MATIC AWD, $38,650.
  • The most hp: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC, 382 hp, $54,800.
  • The best mpg: 250 FWD, 28 mpg, $36,650.

New for 2020

Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: AMG CLA 35 4MATIC.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$3,550.
Price change by trim, 2019 to 2020
Trim20192020Change
250 FWD$33,100$36,650+$3,550
CLA 250 4MATIC AWD$35,100$38,650+$3,550
AMG CLA 45 4MATIC$53,100$54,800+$1,700

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

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