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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,124

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $6,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,941

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $6,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelCLSCLSGL
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $81,300
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $75,609
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Premium Package 3,650    
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Power trunk closer 510 510  
CD changer, in-dash   430  
Navigation system   1,240  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     550
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Premium Package 3,395    
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Power trunk closer 474 474  
CD changer, in-dash   400  
Navigation system   1,153  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     512
Options (change) 9,149 6,279 550
Options (change) 8,509 5,839 512
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $76,124 $95,354 $82,725
Total Invoice $70,941 $88,852 $76,996

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,025
Model Year200620062009
ModelCLSCLSGL
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$76,124$95,354$82,725
Adjustments for Features-6250-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,499$95,354$76,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,855$0
Total Invoice$70,941$88,852$76,996
Adjustments for Features-5820-5,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,359$88,852$71,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,493$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200620062009
ModelCLSCLSGL
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$3,700$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-5820-5,612

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062009
ModelCLSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in121.1 in
Length193.0 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height54.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.883.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested215071%
Total Not Requested87529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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