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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,035

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $48,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $45,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCLSCLSInsight
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $21,490
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $20,276
Navigation system     1,775
Navigation system     1,669
Options (change) 0 0 1,775
Options (change) 0 0 1,669
Destination 875 875 770
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $72,875 $99,775 $24,035
Total Invoice $67,926 $93,034 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,333
Model Year200920092011
ModelCLSCLSInsight
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8507hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19175/65-15
Total Price$72,875$99,775$24,035
Adjustments for Features-9,525-11,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,350$88,550$24,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0
Total Invoice$67,926$93,034$22,715
Adjustments for Features-8,878-10,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,048$82,567$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,519$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Insight

Model Year200920092011
ModelCLSCLSInsight
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,845$13,545$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,525$11,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,878-10,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20092011
ModelCLSInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in100.4 in
Length193.0 in172.3 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height54.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.931.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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