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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,340

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450   
Difference: $1,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelCLSCLSCLS
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,950 $81,200 $71,300
Night Package 300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500 760
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Premium 1 Package 3,250   4,390
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,950
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660 660
Special order charge 250 250 250
Paint, special white 795 795 795
Folding second row seats 440 440 440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 800
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,370 1,370 1,370
Premium Package   3,900  
Heated second row seats   625 625
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Rear spoiler     400
Night Package 279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465 707
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Premium 1 Package 3,023   4,083
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,744
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614 614
Special order charge 233 233 250
Paint, special white 739 739 739
Folding second row seats 409 409 409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 744
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,274 1,274 1,274
Premium Package   3,627  
Heated second row seats   581 581
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Rear spoiler     372
Options (change) 14,395 13,770 15,000
Options (change) 13,389 12,807 13,968
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $85,340 $95,965 $87,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,861
Model Year202020202012
ModelCLSCLSCLS
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H402hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$85,340$95,965$87,175
Adjustments for Features-585-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,755$92,415$87,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,660$0

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Features Comparison: 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year202020202012
ModelCLSCLSCLS
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Total Value of Features$3,350$6,315$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-99-5110

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Specifications Comparison: 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20202012
ModelCLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in113.2 in
Length199.1 in194.5 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height55.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights50No
Total Requested137593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested2325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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