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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: $87,335

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $19,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,287

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450   
Difference: $18,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelCLSGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $66,200 $122,100
Base Invoice $88,257 $61,566 $112,623
Premium 1 Package 3,690 4,410  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Heated second row seats 625 620  
Special order charge 250 250 250
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850    
Multicontour seats   1,100  
Lighting Package   1,390  
designo Edition   4,800  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Heated second row seats 581 577  
Special order charge 250 233 233
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791    
Multicontour seats   1,023  
Lighting Package   1,293  
designo Edition   4,464  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744  
Options (change) 11,115 20,210 2,030
Options (change) 10,355 18,796 1,888
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $106,890 $87,335 $125,055
Total Invoice $99,487 $81,287 $115,436

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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: $23,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,077
Model Year201220162016
ModelCLSGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8362hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 1480, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$106,890$87,335$125,055
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-7,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,890$83,170$117,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,480
Total Invoice$99,487$81,287$115,436
Adjustments for Features0-3,877-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,487$77,410$108,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,191

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

Model Year201220162016
ModelCLSGLGL
TrimCLS63 AMGGL450AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Hill descent control $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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $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$11,340$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,877-6,835

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

Model Year20122016
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?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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 Requested231588%
Total Not Requested32512%
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-speed or partial200Yes
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%

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