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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,275

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $38,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,588

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $35,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGrand CaravanCLSCLSCLS
TrimR/TCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $28,670 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Safety Sphere Group 1,300      
Driver Convenience Group 625      
Media Center 730N 1,360      
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Safety Sphere Group 1,157      
Driver Convenience Group 556      
Media Center 730N 1,210      
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Options (change) 3,285 4,815 1,565 875
Options (change) 2,923 4,479 1,456 814
Destination 995 925 925 925
Total Price $34,275 $72,640 $76,590 $109,600
Total Invoice $32,588 $67,621 $71,294 $101,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,836
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGrand CaravanCLSCLSCLS
TrimR/TCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,275$72,640$76,590$109,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-3,200-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$70,280$73,390$102,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,110$31,795
Total Invoice$32,588$67,621$71,294$101,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,197-2,979-7,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,588$65,424$68,315$94,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,891$29,566

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelGrand CaravanCLSCLSCLS
TrimR/TCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice recorder$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Stowable second row seats$500   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,345$11,705$12,545$16,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360$3,200$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,197-2,979-7,003

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanCLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in113.2 in
Length202.5 in194.5 in
Width78.7 in74.1 in
Height67.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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