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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: $80,455

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $8,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,890

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $7,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCLSCLSGLSGLS
TrimCLS400CLS550GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $69,550 $94,950
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $64,682 $88,304
Night Package 300 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
Premium 1 Package 3,250   3,830  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250 1,375
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800    
Premium Package   4,200    
Heated second row seats   625 620 620
Special order charge   250 250  
designo Edition     4,900 4,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800  
Lighting Package     1,390  
Multicontour seats     1,100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Black exterior trim (optional)       300
Night Package 279 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
Premium 1 Package 3,023   3,562  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093 1,279
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744    
Premium Package   3,906    
Heated second row seats   581 577 577
Special order charge   233 233  
designo Edition     4,557 3,906
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744  
Lighting Package     1,293  
Multicontour seats     1,023  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670  
Black exterior trim (optional)       279
Options (change) 11,980 11,905 18,310 6,495
Options (change) 11,143 11,073 17,031 6,041
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $80,455 $87,680 $88,855 $102,440
Total Invoice $74,890 $81,609 $82,708 $95,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCLSCLSGLSGLS
TrimCLS400CLS550GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 1480, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$80,455$87,680$88,855$102,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-6,055-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,455$86,415$82,800$94,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,960$0$11,945
Total Invoice$74,890$81,609$82,708$95,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-5,636-7,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,890$80,432$77,072$88,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,542$0$11,106

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

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCLSCLSGLSGLS
TrimCLS400CLS550GLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $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$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$75  
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  
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals$75$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$50  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,725$4,990$9,780$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$6,055$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-5,636-7,162

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

Model Year20172018
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 CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
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 support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2590100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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