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

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

Lowest Total Price: $105,110

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $19,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $97,832

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $18,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelCLSGLS
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $94,900 $124,100
Base Invoice $88,257 $115,413
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Options (change) 9,335 0
Options (change) 8,700 0
Destination 875 925
Total Price $105,110 $125,025
Total Invoice $97,832 $116,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,941
Model Year20122017
ModelCLSGLS
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$105,110$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,110$116,895
Total Invoice$97,832$116,338
Adjustments for Features0-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,832$108,773

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

Model Year20122017
ModelCLSGLS
TrimCLS63 AMGAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,725$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,565

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS features.

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

Model Year20122017
ModelCLSGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in121.1 in
Length194.5 in202.0 in
Width74.1 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.5,754 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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