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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: $81,750

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,107

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $3,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCLSGL
TrimCLS550GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $84,450
Base Invoice $66,309 $78,539
Lane departure warning 850  
Premium 1 Package 4,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660  
Folding second row seats 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 600
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Lane departure warning 791  
Premium 1 Package 4,083  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614  
Folding second row seats 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 558
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Options (change) 9,575 600
Options (change) 8,923 558
Destination 875 875
Total Price $81,750 $85,925
Total Invoice $76,107 $79,972

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $719
Model Year20122011
ModelCLSGL
TrimCLS550GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$81,750$85,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,750$82,545
Total Invoice$76,107$79,972
Adjustments for Features0-3,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,107$76,826

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

Model Year20122011
ModelCLSGL
TrimCLS550GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Total Value of Features$6,250$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,146

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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 Year20122011
ModelCLSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in121.1 in
Length194.5 in200.6 in
Width74.1 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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		15.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.383.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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