Hey Bobby and Welcome to our little group here....
im sure you will get lots of responses in the next few days...
as for my self, i would think the AMG would have all the Goodies and Whistle Bells whereas you wouldnt have to add all the options from a Standard CLA, whereas the AMG would have it all!!....and maybe a hair over 40K with 4Matic...
im just driving a simple 07 pewter grey/silver C class....and will probably trade it in for a Standard CLA and a Tri Star Hood Ornament... lol.... for me a Benz isnt a Benz without that Star starring at me in the face when im driving down the roads... lol