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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: $55,525

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $19,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,695

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $18,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCLSCLSM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $36,968 $45,105
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   1,775 1,575
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   4,200 6,150 3,750
Lighting Package     890 890
Sunroof     1,390 1,290
Entertainment Package     1,080 1,080
Comfort Package     1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Rear side airbags     385 385
Satellite radio     500 500
Heated front seats     690  
Proximity key       1,080
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   1,651 1,465
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,906 5,720 3,488
Lighting Package     828 828
Sunroof     1,293 1,200
Entertainment Package     1,004 1,004
Comfort Package     1,349 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Rear side airbags     358 358
Satellite radio     465 465
Heated front seats     642  
Proximity key       1,004
Options (change) 6,840 5,890 15,000 12,690
Options (change) 6,362 5,478 13,952 11,803
Destination 925 925 775 775
Total Price $75,315 $81,665 $55,525 $61,965
Total Invoice $70,109 $76,014 $51,695 $57,683

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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: $18,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,576
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCLSCLSM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$75,315$81,665$55,525$61,965
Adjustments for Features-900-1,9650-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,415$79,700$55,525$61,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,285$0$6,165
Total Invoice$70,109$76,014$51,695$57,683
Adjustments for Features-838-1,8290-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,271$74,185$51,695$57,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,914$0$5,732

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

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCLSCLSM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support $0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150  
Media drive $15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Total Value of Features$7,265$8,330$6,365$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$1,965$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-838-1,8290-256

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

Model Year20172006
ModelCLSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in114.7 in
Length194.5 in188.5 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested112562%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested275071%
Total Not Requested112529%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

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