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

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

Lowest Total Price: $72,765

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $35,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,737

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $32,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCLSCLSCLSG-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SG550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $107,100
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $99,603
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660    
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Wheel Package   260    
Alloy wheels, optional design   500    
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Special order charge   250    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614    
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Wheel Package   242    
Alloy wheels, optional design   465    
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Special order charge   233    
Options (change) 4,940 7,525 4,365 0
Options (change) 4,595 6,999 4,059 0
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $72,765 $82,550 $113,090 $107,975
Total Invoice $67,737 $76,837 $105,238 $100,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,513
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCLSCLSCLSG-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SG550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$72,765$82,550$113,090$107,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-6,615-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,765$79,560$106,475$106,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,795$33,710$0
Total Invoice$67,737$76,837$105,238$100,478
Adjustments for Features0-2,783-6,156-1,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,737$74,054$99,082$99,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,317$31,345$0

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

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCLSCLSCLSG-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SG550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
AWD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Lockable center differential   $150
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Chrome brush guard   $750
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,375$10,365$13,990$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990$6,615$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,783-6,156-1,228

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

Model Year20162012
ModelCLSG-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in184.5 in
Width74.1 in71.8 in
Height55.8 in76.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.379.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested132571%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%

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