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wait till 2016, first model year has the most problems, doesn't matter if its 20k or 400k vehicle. no amount of testing can get rid of all issues in the first year, besides they rush these vehicles out.
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cla starts at $29,900 (or whatever it is)
even if the new c class starts at $38,000 (theoretical pricing), i wouldn't consider that too close, but i'm afraid it gonna be even more than that.
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Right, but I'm guessing the CLA figure of $29,900 is just a marketing gimmick to make people think they can buy a new Mercedes for under $30K. It's a psychological game. In reality, majority of the CLAs on the lot will be nicely optioned and closer to $35-$40K.
Of course the C-classes on the lot will not be bare bones either - I'm expecting $45K and above.
Of course the C-classes on the lot will not be bare bones either - I'm expecting $45K and above.
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Time will tell what USA prices will be but I'm not really worried. Mercedes has been telling the auto press that prices won't rise that much and it's backed that up with the announced prices in non-USA markets like the UK and Germany. Those markets have the CLA as well. Folks perhaps aren't giving enough weight to the fact that Mercedes isn't only pricing within the bubble of its own lineup; it's also got to account for the prices of competitor cars. The initial USA lineup will likely go above $40,000 but that's because they're all going to be 4matic and the current 2014 C300 4matic already sits just shy of that level at $39,400. I wouldn't be surprised if base prices for the model lines rose around $1500. I'd be surprised if the increases approached $3000.
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Long term Benz has to elevate the C Class pricing in the US. The margin is too low & forces them to strip out components to meet sticker price.
