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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,025

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $49,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,091

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $46,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelCLSM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $99,050 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $92,116 $36,968 $45,105
Premium Package 1 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 750 750
Lighting Package   890 890
Entertainment Package   1,080 1,080
Comfort Package   1,450 1,450
Premium Package   6,150 3,750
Sunroof   1,390 1,290
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,775 1,575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Rear side airbags   385 385
Satellite radio   500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   750 750
Heated front seats   690  
Proximity key     1,080
Premium Package 1 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 698 698
Lighting Package   828 828
Entertainment Package   1,004 1,004
Comfort Package   1,349 1,349
Premium Package   5,720 3,488
Sunroof   1,293 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,651 1,465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Rear side airbags   358 358
Satellite radio   465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls   698 698
Heated front seats   642  
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 4,490 16,500 14,190
Options (change) 4,119 15,348 13,199
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,015 $57,025 $63,465
Total Invoice $99,710 $53,091 $59,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,117
Model Year201120062006
ModelCLSM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$107,015$57,025$63,465
Adjustments for Features0-535-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,015$56,490$62,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,165
Total Invoice$99,710$53,091$59,079
Adjustments for Features0-498-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,710$52,593$58,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,732

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year201120062006
ModelCLSM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,955$5,490$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498-754

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20112006
ModelCLSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in114.7 in
Length193.0 in188.5 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height54.7 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.972.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested265071%
Total Not Requested107529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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