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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: $88,265

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $28,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,159

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $26,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelCLSGLSGLS
TrimAMG CLS63 SGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,800 $69,550 $94,950
Base Invoice $100,254 $64,682 $88,304
Premium Package 3,740    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,250 1,375
Around view cameras 800    
Heated second row seats 625 620 620
designo Edition   4,900 4,200
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800  
Special order charge   250  
Lighting Package   1,390  
Multicontour seats   1,100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Premium Package 3,478    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,093 1,279
Around view cameras 744    
Heated second row seats 581 577 577
designo Edition   4,557 3,906
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744  
Special order charge   233  
Lighting Package   1,293  
Multicontour seats   1,023  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Options (change) 7,965 17,720 6,195
Options (change) 7,407 16,482 5,762
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $116,690 $88,265 $102,140
Total Invoice $108,586 $82,159 $95,061

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,721
Model Year201620182018
ModelCLSGLSGLS
TrimAMG CLS63 SGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 1480, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$116,690$88,265$102,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,690$85,800$98,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,235
Total Invoice$108,586$82,159$95,061
Adjustments for Features0-2,294-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,586$79,865$91,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,376

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

Model Year201620182018
ModelCLSGLSGLS
TrimAMG CLS63 SGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,600$9,065$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,294-3,820

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,035 lb.5,401 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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested249096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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