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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $100,435

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,466

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $2,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCLSCLS
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $94,900
Base Invoice $87,002 $88,257
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 970
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 425  
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 902
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 395  
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Options (change) 6,090 4,660
Options (change) 5,664 4,334
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $103,115 $100,435
Total Invoice $96,141 $93,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,015
Model Year20082012
ModelCLSCLS
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$103,115$100,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,115$98,995
Total Invoice$96,141$93,466
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,141$92,126

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Features Comparison: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelCLSCLS
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelCLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in113.2 in
Length193.0 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height54.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested2525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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