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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: $77,290

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $18,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,946

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $16,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelCLSCLSM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $92,590
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $86,109
Premium 1 Package 3,250    
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660  
Folding second row seats 440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 580
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590
Cargo organizer 300 300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Wheel Package   260  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Heated second row seats   625 620
Special order charge   250  
Cargo tray     160
Premium 1 Package 3,023    
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614  
Folding second row seats 409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 539
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549
Cargo organizer 279 279  
Premium Package   3,906  
Wheel Package   242  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Heated second row seats   581 577
Special order charge   233  
Cargo tray     149
Options (change) 8,815 9,500 1,950
Options (change) 8,199 8,836 1,814
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $77,290 $85,275 $95,415
Total Invoice $71,946 $79,372 $88,798

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,517
Model Year201720172011
ModelCLSCLSM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18295/40-20
Total Price$77,290$85,275$95,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,290$83,935$93,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,645$0
Total Invoice$71,946$79,372$88,798
Adjustments for Features0-1,247-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,946$78,125$87,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,179$0

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

Model Year201720172011
ModelCLSCLSM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
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$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,400$7,740$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,247-1,335

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

Model Year20172011
ModelCLSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in114.7 in
Length194.5 in188.5 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,706 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 in55.9 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 in56.2 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 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%
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120066%
Total Not Requested62534%
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 ML63 AMG

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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