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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: $83,975

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $3,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,163

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $3,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelCLSGLGLGLGL
TrimCLS550GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $69,890 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Night Package 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500        
Premium Package 3,900        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Folding second row seats 440        
Heated second row seats 625 620 620 620  
Special order charge 250        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590       0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800        
designo Edition   4,800 4,800 4,100  
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Multicontour seats   1,100 1,100    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Night Package 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465        
Premium Package 3,627        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,604 2,604 1,814  
Folding second row seats 409        
Heated second row seats 581 577 577 577  
Special order charge 233        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549       0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744        
designo Edition   4,464 4,464 3,813  
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Multicontour seats   1,023 1,023    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Options (change) 11,605 18,500 18,500 6,670 0
Options (change) 10,794 17,206 17,206 6,204 0
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Total Price $87,750 $83,975 $85,625 $98,895 $123,025
Total Invoice $81,679 $78,163 $79,697 $92,038 $113,548

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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: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,415
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelCLSGLGLGLGL
TrimCLS550GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 1480, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$87,750$83,975$85,625$98,895$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,115-3,265-4,830-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,750$80,860$82,360$94,065$116,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,205$35,960
Total Invoice$81,679$78,163$79,697$92,038$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-2,899-3,039-4,495-5,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,679$75,264$76,658$87,543$107,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$12,279$32,557

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

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelCLSGLGLGLGL
TrimCLS550GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
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    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $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
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Surround sound$250  $250$250
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200    
Cornering lights$50    
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals$75    
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,900$10,015$10,165$11,730$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115$3,265$4,830$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,899-3,039-4,495-5,727

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

Model Year20182016
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 CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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 mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested271597%
Total Not Requested753%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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 mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested271597%
Total Not Requested753%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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