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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,650

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $4,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelCLSCLSE-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,200 $79,900 $59,790
Night Package 300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   1,610
Premium 1 Package 3,250   4,450
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,950
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 800
Folding second row seats 440 440  
Premium Package   3,900  
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250  
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Rear Seat Package     440
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     660
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear side airbags     420
Rear spoiler     300
Night Package 279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   1,497
Premium 1 Package 3,023   4,139
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,744
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 744
Folding second row seats 409 409  
Premium Package   3,627  
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   233  
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Rear Seat Package     409
Active Multicontour Driver Seat     614
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Rear side airbags     391
Rear spoiler     279
Options (change) 11,980 11,605 16,985
Options (change) 11,143 10,794 15,797
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $82,175 $92,500 $77,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,928
Model Year201920192012
ModelCLSCLSE-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H402hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$82,175$92,500$77,650
Adjustments for Features-485-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,690$89,050$77,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,360$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year201920192012
ModelCLSCLSE-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
iPod integration  $100
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
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,600$9,565$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-72-4400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20192012
ModelCLSE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in113.1 in
Length199.1 in191.7 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height55.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
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 system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
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
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested226587%
Total Not Requested35013%
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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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