2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA trim levels explained
Base to top
$17,500
- 4 trims. $37,850 to $55,350.
- Base: 250 FWD. Top: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC.
All 4 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 FWD | $37,850 | N/A | 2.0L 4cyl | 221 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | $39,850 | N/A | 2.0L 4cyl | 221 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | $47,850 | N/A | 2.0L | 302 hp | AWD | N/A | 25 mpg | 5 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC | $55,350 | N/A | 2.0L | 382 hp | AWD | N/A | 23 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
250 to CLA 250: +$2,000
250 FWD $37,850 to CLA 250 4MATIC AWD $39,850.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 27 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
CLA 250 to AMG CLA 35: +$8,000
CLA 250 4MATIC AWD $39,850 to AMG CLA 35 4MATIC $47,850.
- Power: 221 hp to 302 hp.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG CLA 35 to AMG CLA 45: +$7,500
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC $47,850 to AMG CLA 45 4MATIC $55,350.
- 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, $37,850.
- Heated front seats: optional from 250 FWD, $37,850.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 250 FWD, $37,850.
- 360 camera: optional from 250 FWD, $37,850.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 250 FWD, $37,850.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 250 FWD, $37,850.
- Navigation: optional from 250 FWD, $37,850.
- Premium audio: optional from 250 FWD, $37,850.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 250 FWD, $37,850.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 250 FWD, $37,850.
- 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.
| Feature | 250 FWD | CLA 250 4MATIC AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O |
| Heated front seats | O | O |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O |
| Premium audio | O | O |
| Remote start | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | S | S |
No equipment data: AMG CLA 35 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 4MATIC.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: CLA 250 4MATIC AWD, $39,850.
- The most hp: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC, 382 hp, $55,350.
- The best mpg: 250 FWD, 29 mpg, $37,850.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$1,075.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 FWD | $36,650 | $37,850 | +$1,200 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | $38,650 | $39,850 | +$1,200 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | $46,900 | $47,850 | +$950 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC | $54,800 | $55,350 | +$550 |
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What this cannot tell you
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