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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: $86,335

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $20,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,357

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $19,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCLSGLGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $88,257 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Premium 1 Package 3,690 4,410    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Heated second row seats 625 620 620  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850      
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390    
designo Edition   4,800 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Premium 1 Package 3,432 4,101    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,604 1,814  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Heated second row seats 581 577 577  
Special order charge 250 233 233 233
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791      
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293    
designo Edition   4,464 3,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Options (change) 11,115 20,210 8,700 2,030
Options (change) 10,355 18,796 8,092 1,888
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $106,890 $86,335 $99,575 $122,405
Total Invoice $99,487 $80,357 $92,671 $113,902

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,960
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCLSGLGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 1480, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$106,890$86,335$99,575$122,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,115-5,980-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,890$82,220$93,595$115,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,375$32,830
Total Invoice$99,487$80,357$92,671$113,902
Adjustments for Features0-3,830-5,565-6,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,487$76,527$87,106$107,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,579$30,531

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

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelCLSGLGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Pedestrian detection, night$50   
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat$50   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Chronometer$100   
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Metal pedals$75   
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$7,175$11,290$13,155$14,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115$5,980$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,830-5,565-6,844

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

Model Year20122015
ModelCLSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in121.0 in
Length194.5 in201.6 in
Width74.1 in76.4 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested85034%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested231589%
Total Not Requested27511%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%

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