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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: $71,700

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $7,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCLSCLSGLGL
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,300 $81,550 $55,900 $77,375
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 550 550
Cargo organizer 290 290    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   3,900    
Heated second row seats   625    
Special order charge   250    
Premium II Package     8,600  
Leather seating surfaces     2,100  
Heating Package     810  
Cargo tray     160 160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710  
iPod integration     375 375
Proximity key     1,110 1,110
Voice control for nav and audio     510  
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 512 512
Cargo organizer 270 270    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,627    
Heated second row seats   581    
Special order charge   233    
Premium II Package     7,998  
Leather seating surfaces     1,953  
Heating Package     753  
Cargo tray     149 149
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660  
iPod integration     349 349
Proximity key     1,032 1,032
Voice control for nav and audio     474  
Options (change) 7,930 7,555 14,925 2,195
Options (change) 7,376 7,027 13,880 2,042
Destination 1,050 1,050 875 875
Total Price $79,280 $90,155 $71,700 $80,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,911
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCLSCLSGLGL
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$79,280$90,155$71,700$80,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-2,170-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,280$87,190$69,530$76,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,910$0$7,070

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

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCLSCLSGLGL
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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  
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 rack   $300
Roof rails  $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
Skid plates   $150
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support $0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive $15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
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  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$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  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Total Value of Features$8,125$11,090$10,295$11,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$2,170$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266-2,020-3,579

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

Model Year20212008
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.5,281 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 CLS 450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
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 CLS 53

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested92557%
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 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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested385068%
Total Not Requested184032%
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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