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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: $94,205

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53   
Difference: $32,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelCLSGLS
TrimAMG CLS 53AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $81,550 $125,300
Night Package 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500  
Premium Package 3,900  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Folding second row seats 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 0
Black exterior trim (optional)   300
Night Package 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465  
Premium Package 3,627  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Folding second row seats 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 0
Black exterior trim (optional)   279
Options (change) 11,605 300
Options (change) 10,794 279
Destination 1,050 995
Total Price $94,205 $126,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,139
Model Year20212018
ModelCLSGLS
TrimAMG CLS 53AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine429hp I6 H550hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$94,205$126,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,205$121,415

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

Model Year20212018
ModelCLSGLS
TrimAMG CLS 53AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$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 climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,000$12,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,820

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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 Year20212018
ModelCLSGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in121.1 in
Length199.1 in202.0 in
Width74.4 in76.1 in
Height55.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 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		11.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		11.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.993.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Total Requested135083%
Total Not Requested27517%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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