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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,160

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $32,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,084

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $30,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelCLSCLSPilot
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $47,220
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $43,144
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140  
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230  
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060  
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074  
Options (change) 7,320 6,570 0
Options (change) 6,808 6,110 0
Destination 875 875 940
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $80,195 $106,345 $48,160
Total Invoice $74,734 $99,144 $44,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,923
Model Year200920092017
ModelCLSCLSPilot
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/50-20
Total Price$80,195$106,345$48,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-5,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,195$104,645$42,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,450$0
Total Invoice$74,734$99,144$44,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-5,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,734$97,559$38,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,825$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200920092017
ModelCLSCLSPilot
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
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, 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,845$10,545$14,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-5,273

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092017
ModelCLSPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in111.0 in
Length193.0 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in78.6 in
Height54.7 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.946.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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