What a Mercedes-Benz CLE costs in Austin: CLE 300, CLE 450 and AMG® CLE 53 compared

At Mercedes-Benz of South Austin a new CLE is priced in three steps: the CLE 300 is the entry price, the CLE 450 the middle step and the AMG® CLE 53 the top. The AMG® CLE 53 Coupe starts at $77,400, and the AMG® CLE 53 Cabriolet starts at $85,700.

Our store sits on the south I-35 frontage road at 10900 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78748.

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How much does the AMG® CLE 53 cost above the CLE 300 in Austin?

The AMG® CLE 53 sits at the top of the same price ladder as the CLE 300. Its Coupe starts at $77,400 against $60,900 for the CLE 300 Coupe, and its Cabriolet starts at $85,700 against $69,400 for the CLE 300 Cabriolet.

The CLE 450 fills the middle step. Starting prices for all three trims, by body style, are:

Each figure is the manufacturer’s starting MSRP for that trim and body style. The Texas tax and fees come on top of it.

How much more does a CLE Cabriolet cost than a Coupe in Austin?

The Cabriolet lists above the Coupe on every trim. The CLE 300 Cabriolet starts at $69,400 and the Coupe at $60,900. The CLE 450 Cabriolet starts at $78,900 and the Coupe at $70,500. The AMG® CLE 53 Cabriolet starts at $85,700 and the Coupe at $77,400.

Each pair is the same trim in two body styles. The Cabriolet is the open-top version, and it carries its own starting price. Choose the body style first, then the trim, and plan with the starting price for that combination.

What does an AMG® CLE 53 start at in Austin?

The AMG® CLE 53 starts at $77,400 as a Coupe and $85,700 as a Cabriolet. Those are the starting figures for the car itself, the base that any option is added to.

Any package adds to that starting figure. The Texas sales tax is then figured on the sales price, so an added package is taxed along with the rest of the price. Start with the AMG® CLE 53 body style you want, then add the packages you choose to that base.

How much power does each CLE trim add as the price climbs?

Each step up adds power. The CLE 300 lists 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, the CLE 450 lists 375 hp and 369 lb-ft, and the AMG® CLE 53 lists 443 hp and 413 lb-ft.

The figures hold across body styles within each trim. The CLE 300 Coupe and Cabriolet both list 255 hp and 295 lb-ft. The CLE 450 Coupe and Cabriolet both list 375 hp and 369 lb-ft. The AMG® CLE 53 Coupe and Cabriolet both list 443 hp and 413 lb-ft.

The power rises with the price. The CLE 450 lists 375 hp against the CLE 300’s 255, and the AMG® CLE 53 lists 443, so each step up the ladder adds output as well as cost.

What do Texas taxes and fees add to a new CLE in Austin?

Texas charges motor vehicle sales tax of 6.25% on a new CLE, figured on the sales price less any trade-in allowance (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2026).

Travis County is in the group of counties that pays the $33 title fee, so the title line on a new CLE is $33.

Registration adds a base fee of $50.75 for a car or lighter pickup. The registration line on a renewal notice shows $51.75, because a $1 charge for the TexasSure insurance verification program is added to the base fee (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026).

Texas sets no hard dollar cap on a dealer’s documentary fee. Under the OCCC rule, a seller must file a notification and a cost analysis before charging a documentary fee above $225, and neither is required at $225 or less (Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, 2024).

Every figure in this example is hypothetical. Say a CLE 300 Coupe sells at $60,900 with no trade-in. Sales tax at 6.25% comes to $3,806.25, before the title and registration fees.

How do used and certified CLE prices compare with new in Austin?

A new CLE starts at $60,900 as a Coupe. A used or certified CLE is priced car by car, so compare any used figure with the new starting price for the same trim and body style.

Every certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz we sell comes with a certification process, 24-hour Roadside Assistance, and a one-year unlimited-mileage warranty that can be extended for up to two more years.

Mercedes-Benz USA sets the program’s eligibility at models 6 years old or newer with less than 75,000 miles (Mercedes-Benz USA). Each certified vehicle is also backed by the remaining 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Mercedes-Benz USA).

Can you finance or lease a new CLE at Mercedes-Benz of South Austin?

Yes. We take a secure finance application online and publish both financing specials and leasing specials.

Start with the trim and body style you want, since the starting price sets the amount either route finances.

FAQ

What drivetrain does the Mercedes-Benz CLE come with?

Every CLE trim on the EPA certification record is a hybrid with all-wheel drive. That covers the CLE 300 4MATIC®, the CLE 450 4MATIC® and the AMG® CLE 53 4MATIC® Plus, in Coupe and Cabriolet.

What warranty comes with a new Mercedes-Benz CLE?

A new CLE carries a basic warranty of 4 years or 50,000 miles. That coverage applies to the whole CLE line, so the CLE 300, CLE 450 and AMG® CLE 53 all carry it.

How much cargo space does the CLE Coupe have compared with the Cabriolet?

The CLE 300 Coupe and CLE 450 Coupe each list 11.2 cubic feet of maximum cargo room. Their Cabriolets list 9.6 cubic feet. The AMG® CLE 53 Coupe lists 9.8 cubic feet, and its Cabriolet lists 9.6.

What EPA fuel economy does each CLE trim list?

The CLE 300 lists 24 city, 33 highway and 27 combined as a Coupe, and 23, 32 and 26 as a Cabriolet. The CLE 450 lists 23, 33 and 26 as a Coupe, and 23, 32 and 26 as a Cabriolet. The AMG® CLE 53 lists 20, 27 and 23 as a Coupe, and 19, 26 and 22 as a Cabriolet.

The combined figure is a weighted average of the city and highway values, set under 40 CFR Part 600, subpart D (eCFR, 40 CFR Part 600).

How do I get an out-the-door price on a CLE before I visit?

Mercedes-Benz of South Austin is at 10900 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78748. Sales hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and sales is closed Sunday.

Texas adds sales tax of 6.25% to the price, less any trade-in allowance, so the total depends on that figure (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Motor Vehicle Tax Guide, 2026). The guide’s example is a $42,000 vehicle with a $15,000 trade-in, so the trade-in comes off the taxable amount.

Bring the trim and body style you want priced when you visit.

Which Austin-area buyers does Mercedes-Benz of South Austin serve?

We serve buyers on the south side of I-35, including those in Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs and the 78748 corridor. We are on the south I-35 frontage road, and we are part of Group 1 Automotive.

Buy your CLE close to home at Mercedes-Benz of South Austin

We are Mercedes-Benz of South Austin, and we sell the full Mercedes-Benz lineup. That runs from the CLA, GLA and GLB through the C-Class, E-Class, GLC, GLE, S-Class, GLS and G-Class, with Mercedes-AMG®, the CLE in Coupe and Cabriolet, the electric EQE, EQE SUV, EQS and EQS SUV, and the Sprinter van.

Our Google record, as of October 2026, is 4.6 stars across 830 reviews, and 89 in 100 of them are five-star (Google, 2026).

In a May 2026 5-star Google review, Tech M. described a service visit for a CLA and wrote: “Been here a couple of times with my CLA and they beat the pricing of my regular mechanic for an oil change and transmission fluid change . Thanks again to slater for the awesome service !”

We run service too, with same-day service and 48 service bays. Service hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it is closed Sunday. Parts can be ordered online for pickup, and we call when the order is ready.

For a buyer on the south side of I-35, start with the trim you want, the CLE 300, CLE 450 or AMG® CLE 53 in Coupe or Cabriolet. Then bring your questions to 10900 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78748.

Mercedes-Benz of South Austin answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Austin showroom, or call 512-646-6699.

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