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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: $69,315

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,530

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $10,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Night Package 300 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Premium 1 Package 3,250   4,030 4,030    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290        
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Folding second row seats 440 440        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 310 310    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590       590
Premium Package   4,200        
Heated second row seats   625 620 620 620 620
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Multicontour front seats     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
designo Package     4,900 4,900 4,200  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Around view cameras     320 320 320  
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650    
Night Package 279 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767   1,497 1,497 1,497  
Premium 1 Package 3,023   3,748 3,748    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200        
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Folding second row seats 409 409        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 288 288    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549       549
Premium Package   3,906        
Heated second row seats   581 577 577 577 577
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Multicontour front seats     1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
designo Package     4,557 4,557 3,906  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Around view cameras     298 298 298  
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605    
Options (change) 11,980 11,905 20,090 20,090 14,400 4,930
Options (change) 11,143 11,073 18,686 18,686 13,534 4,587
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $80,455 $87,680 $70,815 $69,315 $78,225 $104,255
Total Invoice $74,890 $81,609 $65,925 $64,530 $72,956 $97,024

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,125
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$80,455$87,680$70,815$69,315$78,225$104,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-2,320-620-2,570-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,455$86,415$68,495$68,695$75,655$100,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,960$0$200$7,160$32,440
Total Invoice$74,890$81,609$65,925$64,530$72,956$97,024
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-2,160-577-2,397-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,890$80,432$63,765$63,953$70,559$93,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,542$0$188$6,794$30,169

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

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimCLS400CLS550ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Sunshade, rear, power $225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0    
Body kit     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100    
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200    
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights $50    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   $300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$5,250$6,515$7,570$5,870$7,820$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265$2,320$620$2,570$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-2,160-577-2,397-3,090

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

Model Year20172015
ModelCLSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in114.8 in
Length194.5 in189.1 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%
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 detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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