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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Equus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Equus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,900

Hyundai Equus Ultimate   
Difference: $15,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,544

Hyundai Equus Ultimate   
Difference: $14,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCLSEquus
TrimCLS550Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $66,000
Base Invoice $66,309 $61,644
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,390  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 4,083  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Options (change) 10,575 0
Options (change) 9,853 0
Destination 875 900
Total Price $82,750 $66,900
Total Invoice $77,037 $62,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Equus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Equus Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,190
Model Year20122012
ModelCLSEquus
TrimCLS550Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14608, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$82,750$66,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,750$65,085
Total Invoice$77,037$62,544
Adjustments for Features0-1,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,037$60,847

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSEquus
TrimCLS550Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, right second row seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, right second row seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,697

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSEquus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in119.9 in
Length194.5 in203.1 in
Width74.1 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested75032%

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