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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: $72,875

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,836

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $2,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCLSCLSGLGL
TrimCLS400CLS550GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $54,126 $75,609
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660    
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 570 570
Cargo organizer 290 290    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   4,200    
Heated second row seats   625    
Special order charge   250    
Premium II Package     8,650  
Leather seating surfaces     2,130  
Heating Package     820  
Cargo tray     160 160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       550
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614    
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 530 530
Cargo organizer 270 270    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,906    
Heated second row seats   581    
Special order charge   233    
Premium II Package     8,044  
Leather seating surfaces     1,981  
Heating Package     763  
Cargo tray     149 149
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     698  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       512
Options (change) 7,640 7,855 13,800 1,280
Options (change) 7,106 7,306 12,835 1,191
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $75,465 $82,880 $72,875 $83,455
Total Invoice $70,248 $77,144 $67,836 $77,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,586
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCLSCLSGLGL
TrimCLS400CLS550GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$75,465$82,880$72,875$83,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-3,410-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,465$81,465$69,465$79,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$9,555
Total Invoice$70,248$77,144$67,836$77,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,317-3,174-4,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,248$75,827$64,662$73,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,579$0$8,885

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

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCLSCLSGLGL
TrimCLS400CLS550GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet $150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Total Value of Features$6,625$8,040$10,035$11,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$3,410$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,317-3,174-4,128

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

Model Year20162009
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 Weight4,035 lb.5,281 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested356565%
Total Not Requested191535%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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