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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: $81,685

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $23,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,033

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $22,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelCLSGLGLGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $93,550 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $87,002 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Premium Package 2 4,035        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 970 970    
iPod integration 425        
Voice control for nav and audio 510        
Adaptive cruise control 2,200        
Multicontour seats   1,100 1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
designo Edition   4,800 4,800 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450 1,450    
Driver Assistance Package       1,950  
Synthetic suede steering wheel         500
Premium Package 2 3,753        
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 902 902    
iPod integration 395        
Voice control for nav and audio 474        
Adaptive cruise control 2,046        
Multicontour seats   1,023 1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
designo Edition   4,464 4,464 3,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349 1,349    
Driver Assistance Package       1,814  
Synthetic suede steering wheel         465
Options (change) 8,290 16,210 16,210 6,050 500
Options (change) 7,710 15,076 15,076 5,627 465
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $105,315 $81,685 $83,335 $98,275 $123,525
Total Invoice $98,187 $76,033 $77,567 $91,461 $114,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,464
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelCLSGLGLGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 1380, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$105,315$81,685$83,335$98,275$123,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,705-5,855-8,970-10,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,315$75,980$77,480$89,305$112,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,325$37,000
Total Invoice$98,187$76,033$77,567$91,461$114,013
Adjustments for Features0-5,310-5,450-8,348-9,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,187$70,723$72,117$83,113$104,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$12,390$33,557

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

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelCLSGLGLGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control $150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer$100    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals$75    
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$5,625$11,330$11,480$14,595$16,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,705$5,855$8,970$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,310-5,450-8,348-9,733

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

Model Year20082016
ModelCLSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in121.0 in
Length193.0 in201.6 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height54.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.893.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested230091%
Total Not Requested2259%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217582%
Total Not Requested46518%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217582%
Total Not Requested46518%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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