2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE: real cost in California
See the CLE on Mercedes-Benz's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 300 4MATIC · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$60,900the advertised price
Drive away$68,048with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,075/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,691/moeverything, after resale
$68,048 to drive away + $81,566 to run it for 6 years − $27,840 back at resale = $121,774, or $1,691 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$68,048
Running it, 6 yrs+$81,566
Back at resale−$27,840
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$60,900Feesfreight $1,450 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,535Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,613Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$23,079Fuel13,500 mi a year at 27 MPG
+$19,784Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$14,345Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$14,037Maintenanceestimate
+$6,678Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,642Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$27,840True cost $121,774 ÷ 72 months$1,691 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyCoupe, Convertible
Seats4
Cargo11.2 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine255–443 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.2–6.2 sMercedes-Benz's figure
Fuel economy26–27 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 4 seats.| CLE 300 4MATIC AWD | $60,900 | $68,048 | $121,774 | ✓ $1,691/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| CLE 300 4MATIC AWD | $69,400 | $77,312 | $133,919 | $1,860/mo | 26 MPG | — No |
| CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $70,500 | $78,511 | $135,300 | $1,879/mo | 26 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| AMG CLE 53 AWD | $77,400 | $86,031 | $144,511 | $2,007/mo | 26 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $78,900 | $87,666 | $146,561 | $2,036/mo | 26 MPG | — No |
| AMG CLE 53 AWD | $85,700 | $95,077 | $155,586 | $2,161/mo | 26 MPG | — No |
CLE 300 4MATICAWD
✓ $1,691/mo
True cost
CLE 300 4MATICAWD
$1,860/mo
True cost
CLE 450 4MATICAWD
$1,879/mo
True cost
AMG CLE 53AWD
$2,007/mo
True cost
CLE 450 4MATICAWD
$2,036/mo
True cost
AMG CLE 53AWD
$2,161/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
CLE 300 4MATIC AWD$60,900
CLE 300 4MATIC AWD$69,400
CLE 450 4MATIC AWD$70,500
AMG CLE 53 AWD$77,400
CLE 450 4MATIC AWD$78,900
AMG CLE 53 AWD$85,700
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $450 on every trim
Heated steering wheel
+ $250
+ $200
+ $250
+ $200
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $950
+ $600
+ $950
+ $600
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓
✓ from CLE 450 4MATIC AWD
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
+ $2,600
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓
✓ CLE 450 4MATIC AWD to AMG CLE 53 AWD
Panoramic roof
✓
✓ CLE 450 4MATIC AWD to AMG CLE 53 AWD
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free drivingHeated rear seatsLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the CLE 300 4MATIC CLE 300 4MATIC AWD (86 items)
- 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
- Direct Injection and multispark ignition
- NANOSLIDE cylinder wall technology
- ECO Start/Stop system
- 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
- 4-wheel multilink suspension
- Comfort-tuned suspension
- Torque Vectoring Brake
- Electromechanical power steering
- Tradition sweeps into the future
- Chrome Star-pattern grille
- Steering wheel in leather
- 18-inch twin 5-spoke wheels, black
- Car-to-X Communication
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call (10 years)
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control
- Active Brake Assist
- Surround View System
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist
- Front seat belt presenters
- 7 air bags
- Front center air bag
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Adaptive braking technology
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Antitheft alarm system
- GUARD 360° security system
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Heated windshield washers
- Aluminum and high-strength steel body structure
- Power front seats with memory
- Energizing seat kinetics
- Heated front seats
- 60/40-split folding rear seats
- Panorama roof
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- MB-Tex upholstery
- Power-folding side mirrors
- 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Added support and assistance from Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- Enhanced 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Illuminated entry system with logo projectors
- Illuminated door sills
- Electronic trunk closer
- Digital Vehicle Key
- Remote opening and closing of windows and sunroof
- Garage door opener
- Brake HOLD feature
- 3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- MBUX profiles, routines and templates
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display
- Zero-layer menu concept
- Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
- Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
- “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
- Biometric authentication
- MBUX Navigation
- No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year
- 1 year of Live Traffic Information
- Over-the-air software updates
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- FrontBass system
- Burmester 3D Surround Sound System
- Sound Personalization
- Dolby Atmos
- Apple Spatial Audio
- HD Radio receiver
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- SiriusXM with 360L trial subscription
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
- Three USB-C charging ports
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 CLE models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 CLE in California?
- $68,048 to drive away for the CLE 300 4MATIC, from a $60,900 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,075 loan payment, about $1,814 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,691 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Mercedes-Benz's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it (our estimate where it doesn't). Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.