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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: $34,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,084

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $32,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelCLSCLSPilot
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $47,220
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $43,144
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Rear spoiler 400    
Folding second row seats 440    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Heated steering wheel 490    
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Rear spoiler 372    
Folding second row seats 409    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 250 250  
Heated steering wheel 456    
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888  
Options (change) 10,515 10,515 0
Options (change) 9,797 9,797 0
Destination 875 875 940
Total Price $82,690 $106,290 $48,160
Total Invoice $76,981 $98,929 $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: $36,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,760
Model Year201220122017
ModelCLSCLSPilot
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/50-20
Total Price$82,690$106,290$48,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,690$104,990$46,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,300$0
Total Invoice$76,981$98,929$44,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-1,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,981$97,719$42,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,738$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201220122017
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$11,395$12,695$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,210-1,863

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122017
ModelCLSPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in111.0 in
Length194.5 in194.5 in
Width74.1 in78.6 in
Height55.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested140089%
Total Not Requested17511%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

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