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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,275

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $21,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,684

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $19,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelCLSCLSGLC
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $38,950
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $36,224
Comfort Package 1,500    
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220 1,390
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Tires, run-flat 200    
Satellite radio 699 699  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Garmin Map Pilot     600
14-way power passenger seat     430
Blind spot warning system     550
Upholstered instrument panel     650
Interior Package     2,500
Premium Package     720
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear side airbags     420
Special order charge     250
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Comfort Package 1,395    
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135 1,293
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Tires, run-flat 186    
Satellite radio 650 650  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Garmin Map Pilot     558
14-way power passenger seat     400
Blind spot warning system     512
Upholstered instrument panel     605
Interior Package     2,325
Premium Package     670
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,767
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Rear side airbags     391
Special order charge     233
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Options (change) 6,449 4,749 12,400
Options (change) 5,997 4,416 11,535
Destination 775 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $73,424 $93,824 $52,275
Total Invoice $68,429 $87,429 $48,684

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,926
Model Year200620062016
ModelCLSCLSGLC
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$73,424$93,824$52,275
Adjustments for Features-5250-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,899$93,824$47,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,925$0
Total Invoice$68,429$87,429$48,684
Adjustments for Features-4890-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,940$87,429$44,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,489$0

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

Model Year200620062016
ModelCLSCLSGLC
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,425$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-4,670

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

Model Year20062016
ModelCLSGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in113.1 in
Length193.0 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height54.7 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.856.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested39022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

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