2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

CLA45 AMG 2 OWNER CLEAN CARFAX WE FINANCE! Sedan

2L I4 16V

Automatic

WDDSJ5CB8EN084326

Clear

Gasoline

Listing by Auction123.com copyright Auction123, Inc.Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep - 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 - 1-888-829-2280 ContactPalmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep 11460 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, Georgia 30076Ask for:SEAN O'GRADY INTERNATIONAL:1-888-829-2280CELL PHONE:404-375-3583Email: Email SellerAbout Us: Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram has been in business for over 21 years. We recently acquired the Chrysler Jeep franchise and can now fully service all your Chrysler brand needs. We are a family owned business that operates out of one store in Roswell, Ga. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and have been selling cars all over the country and world for several years on eBay. Our 100% positive feedback score is evidence of that pride. We are one of the top sellers of Vipers and other SRT vehicles in the country and are well versed in all makes and models. Thank you for taking your time to read about us and hope that we can better serve you. 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We have several makes, models, and colors to choose from, so don't limit yourself to just what you see here.Please email, call, or text for more information:PALMERDCJR@GMAIL.COM or 404-375-3583 DETAILED PICTURES BELOW 2014 MERCEDES CLA45 AMG 4MATIC2.0L TURBOCHARGED 4CYL ENGINE7-SPEED SPEEDSHIFT DUAL CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONWHITE EXTERIORBLACK LEATHER INTERIORAMG FLOORMATSPANORAMIC SUNROOFPREMIUM SOUND SYSTEMTOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATIONREARVIEW CAMERA FACTORY OPTIONSALUMINUM TRIMPREMIUM PACKAGE $2,300SIRIUS XM RADIOHEATED FRONT SEATSHARMAN KARDO SOUND SYSTEM W/DOBY 5.1DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLSIRIUS SATELLITE RADIOMEDIA INTERFACEDRIVER'S SIDE & INTERIOR AUTO-DIMMING MIRRORGARAGE DOOR OPENERIPOD/MP3 MEDIA INTERFACE CABLEAMG EXTERIOR NIGHT STYLING $750AMG PERFORMANCE EXHAUST $450RED BRAKE CALIPERS $300BLIND SPOT ASSIST $550PARKTRONIC W/ADVANCED PARKING ASSIST $970AMG PERFORMANCE STEERING WHEEL $500MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE: COMAND SYSTEM $2,370COMAND SYSTEM W/HARD-DRIVE NAVIGATIONREARVIEW CAMERABLACK "RED CUT" LEATHER PACKAGE: AMGIR SUMMER OPEN/CLOSE IN DRIVER DOORRED SEAT BELTSAMG EXCLUSIVE PACKAGEPANORAMA SUNROOF $1,480AMG PERFORMANCE SEATS $2,250AMG 19" MULTI-SPOKE BLACK ALLOY WHEELS $850 ORIGINAL MSRP $62,645 1 OWNER, CLEAN CARFAXWILL NOT LAST, CALL NOW!FOR THE BEST SERVICE AND PRICE YOU MUST SAY THAT YOU SAW IT ON EBAY AND ASK FOR THE EBAY MANAGERYOUR EBAY MANAGER IS SEAN O'GRADYMOST OF MY AUCTIONS END WITH 1 CALL***CALL SEAN O'GRADY AT 404-375-3583*** I have a 100% feedback rating and sell dozens of luxury cars per month on eBay. 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The purchaser or prospective purchaser should verify with the Seller the accuracy of all the information listed within this ad. 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMGPriced to Sell Fast!!! Click here for an XL view of the above Image PrevNext 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 DescriptionOptionsAluminum TrimAMG Driver & Passenger Performance SeatsAMG Exclusive PackageAMG Exterior Night StylingAMG Performance ExhaustAMG Performance Steering WheelAuto Dimming MirrorsBlack Red Cut Leather PackageCOMAND System w/Hard-Drive NavigationDual Zone Climate ControlGarage Door Openerharman/kardon Sound SystemHeated Front SeatsiPod/MP3 Media InterfaceIR Remote Summer/Open Close on Driver DoorMultimedia PackagePanorama SunroofPARKTRONIC w/Park AssistRearview CameraRed Brake CalipersRed Seat BeltsWheels: AMG 19" 16-Spoke Alloy in BlackDriveTrainTransmission: 7-Speed AutomaticDrive Train Type: 4MATIC4WD Type : Full-TimeDriven Wheels: All-Wheel DriveLocking Hubs: PermanentWheels Rims: Gray AluminumRoof and GlassFront Wipers: Variable IntermittentRear DefoggerPrivacy Glass: LightConvenienceCruise ControlWindows: Power WindowsSteering Power: Speed-Proportional Electric Power SteeringSteering Adjustment: Tilt And TelescopicReverse Tilt Mirror: Passenger MirrorPower Door LocksCenter Console: Full With Covered StorageCupholders: Front And RearDoor Pockets: Driver, Passenger And RearOverhead Console: MiniPower Outlets: 3Remote Trunk Release: PowerSeatback Storage: 2Memory FeaturesMemory Features Number of Drivers: 3Satellite CommunicationSafetyDriver and Passenger AirbagHead Airbags: Curtain 1St And 2Nd RowABS: 4-WheelMirrors: Turn Signal In MirrorsAnti Theft SystemBrake Assist: Braking AssistStability ControlSafety LocksHeadlights Auto Delay: Auto Delay OffHeadlights Dusksensor: Dusk SensingDaytime Running LightFront Headrests: FixedEngine ImmobilizerTurning Circle: 36.2Door Reinforcement: Side-Impact Door BeamRear Headrests: 3Rear Center Seatbelt: 3-Point BeltSide AirbagStability ControlDimensionsFront Head Room: 38.2 InchesFront Shoulder Room: 56.0 InchesFront Leg Room: 40.2 InchesRear Head Room: 35.4 InchesRear Leg Room: 27.1 InchesRear Shoulder Room: 53.2 InchesLuggage Capacity: 13 Cu.Ft.Length: 184.7 InchesWidth: 70.0 InchesHeight: 55.7 InchesWheelbase: 106.3 InchesMax Gross Vehicle Weight: 4,334 Lbs.Curb Weight: 3,494 Lbs.Basic InformationVIN Number: WDDSJ5CB8EN084326Model Year: 2014Make: Mercedes-BenzModel: CLA-ClassStyle Name: CLA45 AMG All-Wheel Drive SedanVehicle Trim: CLA45 AMGBody Type: SedanVehicle Type: SedanInterior Color: Black Red CutExterior Color: Cirrus WhiteSuspensionIndependent Suspension: Four-WheelStabilizer Bar: Front And RearIn Car EntertainmentAudio System: AM/FM/HD/Satellite-PrepPremium Brand: COMANDSpeakers: 8Antenna Type: Window GridComfortAir Conditioning: ManualAir Filtration: Interior Air FiltrationTrunk Lights: Cargo Area LightDash Trim: AluminumMats: Carpet Front And RearReading Lights: Front And RearShift Knob: Metal-LookSteering Wheel Trim: Leather/Metal-LookVanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminated Vanity MirrorsTowing and HaulingTie Downs: Cargo Tie DownsEngineEngine Description: 2L I4 16VFuel Type: GasFuel Induction: Direct Gasoline InjectionValves Per Cylinder: 4Aspiration: TurbochargedCompressor: Intercooled TurboMPG Automatic City: 23MPG Automatic Highway: 31InstrumentationClockExternal TempLow Fuel LevelTachometerTrip ComputerSeatsDrivers Height: PowerDrivers Lumbar: Power 4-WayDrivers Power: 8Passenger Height: PowerPassenger Lumbar: Power 4-WayPassenger Power: 8Seating Capacity: 5Front Seat Type: BucketUpholstery: Simulated Suede/LeatheretteCenter Armrest: With Pass-ThruFolding: Fold Forward SeatbackFeaturesAux Transmission Cooler: RegularBumpers: Body-ColoredDoor Reinforcement: Side-Impact Door BeamDoorsRear Door Type: TrunkSide Door Type: ConventionalSecure Online Credit Application Form Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure online application form is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Click here to get started.Email SellerEmail to FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a message to our dedicated sales team.* First Name:* Last Name:* Email:* Phone: Ext. Preferred Method:PhoneEmailMessage:Complete and submit the form below to send a link and your message to a friend.First Name:Last Name:* Your email:* Friend's email:We won't use this information for promotional purposes or disclose it to a third party.Message:Vehicle InformationOverviewIntroductionWalkaroundDriving ImpressionInteriorSummaryNew premium compact sedan with front-wheel drive.The Mercedes-Benz CLA takes the successful four-door coupe styling cues from it's big brother, the CLS, and applies them to a smaller, less expensive platform, that more buyers will be able to appreciate.The CLA is a four-door sedan, but it's sweeping roof gives it a coupe-like profile. Two versions are available; CLA250 and CLA45 AMG. A 2.0-liter turbocharged engine sends 208-hp to a front- or all-wheel drive system on the CLA250, while the CLA45 AMG puts 355-hp to all four wheels, both through a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The CLA250 features ARTICO seat trim, 17-inch alloy wheels, driver's memory seat, seven airbags, folding rear seat, Bluetooth and rain-sensing wipers. The CLA45 AMG ups the ante by adding 18-inch wheels with performance tires, ARTICO & DINAMICA seat trim, Bi-Xenon headlights and aluminum trim. Available features include dual-zone automatic climate control, panorama sunroof, navigation system, rearview camera, blind spot assist, lane keeping assist, Distronic and more.The CLA-class is entirely new to the Mercedes-Benz line-up for 2014. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComIntroductionThe Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a brand-new line of premium compact sedans that abandon the brand's classic rear-wheel drive for less expensive front-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive is generally considered superior for sporty performance, and indeed we found the front-wheel-drive configuration in the CLA250 makes for a comfortable, if not entirely competitive, driving experience. CLA250 models are priced in the low $30,000s. Built on an all-new platform, the 2014 CLA-Class comes in two main variants: CLA250 and CLA45 AMG. CLA250 comes standard with front-wheel drive; 4MATIC all-wheel drive will be available spring 2014. CLA45 AMG comes standard with 4MATIC. We expect the majority of cars on the road will be the CLA250, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine good for 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It's paired with a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles. Standard features include an ECO engine start/stop system, designed to improve gas mileage. Fuel economy estimates from the EPA for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 are an admirable 26/38 mpg City/Highway. The hotrod is the CLA45 AMG, with a hand-built version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine good for 355 hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque, a sport-tuned suspension, bigger brakes, more aggressive shift points and more direct steering, as well as unique exterior and interior styling. The styling is unique but in some views looks overdone. Mercedes-Benz wants customers to consider the CLA-Class a baby version of the expensive CL-Class coupe, and the CLA-Class does bear some resemblance, especially in the sloping roofline and in its curved rear decklid. Lines are a combination of sharp and curvy. In the rear, the swoopy tail lamps create almost a sideways teardrop shape, with outer corners that appear almost as if they're dripping down into the rear bumper, a la a Salvador Dali painting. The CLA-Class has four doors and back seats to accommodate a total of four people, but the cramped back seats are best used for small packages, not people. Interior materials for the most part live up to Mercedes-Benz's reputation, with soft-touch materials on the dash and doors. Wood trim looks authentic and classy. Color combinations are tasteful. However, the CLA-Class does fall short in some places, like in the placement and layout of the climate control buttons, which are far too low and are made of hard plastic. The housing for the standard color display also looks rather stuck-on. Still, we feel the interior is more luxurious than many similarly priced cars. Performance is adequate in the CLA250, and most won't notice the difference between the CLA's front-wheel-drive setup and a sportier rear-wheel-drive vehicle. The CLA45 AMG has plenty of pep and sounds tough. It handles winding roads much better with its all-wheel-drive setup, but comes in at much pricier territory. There aren't many vehicles that go head-to-head with the CLA-Class. One close competitor would be the BMW 1 Series, which is on hiatus for the 2014 model year and is rumored to return soon, fully redesigned. Those considering the 2014 CLA-Class should also look at the BMW 320i, which offers superior driving dynamics and slightly more space, although it doesn't measure up when it comes to interior materials quality. Another excellent alternative is the Cadillac ATS, which offers track-worthy performance and a luxe cabin. At a slightly lower price is the new Acura ILX, which is available in a hybrid model, but it lacks the CLA's performance. Those considering the near-$50,000 CLA45 AMG should also look at the racy Audi S4 sedan, though it's an older product. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComWalkaroundMercedes-Benz bills the CLA-Class as a baby version of the uber-expensive CL-Class coupe, and the CLA-Class does bear some resemblance, especially in the sloping roofline and in its curved rear decklid. Lines are a combination of sharp and curvy. In front, there's the Mercedes three-pointed star integrated into a large front grille covered with mesh that's trimmed with oval accents at each intersection that resemble tiny droplets. CLA250 comes standard with an all-black grille, while sport package and AMG models have chrome accents. Wraparound headlamp housings are lined with LED accent lamps. Two sharp vertical creases give the hood an athletic shape. From the side, lines are sharp and distinct. One flows seamlessly from the headlamp housing, over the front fender and into the rear door in a graceful arc a la the CLS. On the bottom, a deeply sculpted reverse arc rises from the front wheel to the back. Dual horizontal stripes across the sideview mirrors are integrated turn signal indicators. Wheel designs vary by style; the base CLA250 gets 17 inch wheels, while the sport package and CLA 45 AMG gets 18s. In the rear, the swoopy tail lamps almost resemble a sideways water drop, like they're dripping over the rear fenders, a la a Salvador Dali painting. While the shape is unique, from straight on it also gives the CLA-Class the appearance of a droopy behind. Dual exhaust tips are tucked nearly beneath the rear bumper, creating a symmetrical look. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComDriving ImpressionPerformance is adequate in the Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The CLA250 uses front-wheel drive, which lacks the sportier driving characteristics of rear-wheel drive. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes the most of its 208 horses, with torque that's fully available from as low as 1250 rpm, for good low-end boost. The engine is noisy when accelerating hard and at higher revs, normal for an engine of this size. The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission shifts quickly, though shifts feel hard when accelerating quickly. CLA250 models equipped with the sport package and all CLA45 AMG models have three drive modes: Comfort, Sport and Manual, the latter of which allows the driver to select gears via the steering-wheel-mounted paddles. Modes alter shift points and throttle mapping to be either more efficient or more sporty, but different settings do not change steering or suspension like many performance-oriented cars. Comfort is best for commuting, while Sport is better for spirited driving. Steering in the CLA250 is fine for driving around town. In the center, it feels a bit numb; Mercedes-Benz engineers say this is by design, so the range is more comfort-oriented in straight lines. Only on twisting roads does the steering feel more direct, when the steering wheel is at a sharp enough angle for the system to tighten up. Ride quality is on the firm side, but it's not teeth-chattering. Our CLA250 test car was equipped with optional 18-inch wheels with performance tires, which come at the expense of ride quality and increased road and tire noise. The 17-inch wheels and tires that come standard on the CLA250 should, in theory, be quieter, but we have not driven it and verified that. The CLA45 AMG is a whole other animal. It has plenty of pep and handles winding roads much better with its 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Steering is more direct and precise in the CLA45 AMG, and it handles nicely. The sound of its 355-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 is its most compelling element, with an obnoxious whine that lets others know you're coming. Downshifts come complete with a loud crackle, adding insult to injury when passing other drivers. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComInteriorInterior materials for the most part live up to Mercedes Benz's reputation, with soft-touch materials on the dash and doors. Standard silver-toned trim is attractive and fine for the price point. Optional burl walnut wood trim looks classy, and all interior color combinations are tasteful. However, the CLA-Class does fall short in some places, like in the placement and layout of the climate control buttons, which are copious, far too low down on the center stack and made of hard plastic. The color display sits high up on the center stack and is easy to read, but looks cheap and stuck-on, like an aftermarket unit. Still, we feel the interior overall is more luxurious than that of the BMW 320i, though it may not be as nice as that found in the Cadillac ATS. In front of the driver are large, analog gauges that look good and are easy to read. As in all Mercedes Benz models, drivers can toggle through a variety of information on the display screen. The steering wheel feels good in-hand, and is substantial, but not overly stuffed. This is especially nice on the CLA45 AMG, which is partially wrapped in suede-like material for extra grip, which we prefer over the ridiculously thick BMW M Sport steering wheel. While seats in most cars keep getting bigger, those in the CLA250 and CLA45 AMG are relatively svelte and fit us nicely. Those of smaller stature fit comfortably, without the long seat cushions found in larger cars that prevent knees from bending. Six footers fit without complaint as well, though there is less headroom in the CLA-Class than in the BMW 3 Series or Cadillac ATS. The seat design uses integrated headrests, which look good (and are presumably also less expensive to manufacture). The headrest angle in the CLA250 is comfortable, though in the CLA45 AMG, they slant a tad too forward, which created an awkward gap between our neck and the seat back. Rear seats are best left unoccupied, or for storage. While they will carry passengers in a pinch, they aren't roomy enough to be comfortable. Rear legroom measures a paltry 27.1 inches, compared with 35.1 inches in the BMW 320i and 33.5 inches in the Cadillac ATS. The sharply sloping roofline of the CLS-Class also limits rear headroom, offering only 35.6 inches, compared with 37.7 inches in the BMW and 36.8 in the ATS. Bottom line: Only get this car if you're planning on driving solo or with someone riding shotgun. Trunk space in the CLA-Class is quite good, with 13.1 cubic feet of space, compared to 13 cubic feet in the BMW 3 Series and 10.2 in the Cadillac ATS. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComSummaryThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a fine daily driver with a comfortable cabin for those looking to take the leap into luxury car territory, but it lacks the athletic handling of rear-wheel-drive vehicles around the same price. The CLA45 AMG is fun to drive and sounds great, though there are plenty of worthy competitors at the near-$50k mark. Laura Burstein filed this report after her test drives of the CLA250 and CLA45 AMG around Washington. Source: NewCarTestDrive.Com Copyright © 2015 Auction123, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Selling a Vehicle? Create Professional Listings Fast and Easy. Click Here! Image Hosting and Counters by: Auction123.com