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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: $79,750

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450   
Difference: $7,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelCLSCLSGL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $69,950 $81,200 $85,300
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Premium 1 Package 3,250    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660  
Folding second row seats 440 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 600
Cargo organizer 290 290  
Premium Package   3,900  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Cargo tray     160
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Premium 1 Package 3,023    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614  
Folding second row seats 409 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 558
Cargo organizer 270 270  
Premium Package   3,627  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Cargo tray     149
Options (change) 8,805 8,430 760
Options (change) 8,190 7,841 707
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $79,750 $90,625 $86,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,562
Model Year202020202012
ModelCLSCLSGL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H382hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$79,750$90,625$86,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,750$87,660$82,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,910$0

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

Model Year202020202012
ModelCLSCLSGL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$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 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100$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$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$6,600$9,565$10,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-289-3,802

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

Model Year20202012
ModelCLSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in121.1 in
Length199.1 in200.6 in
Width74.4 in76.0 in
Height55.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 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
11.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.983.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

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

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