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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: $93,545

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53   
Difference: $5,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelCLSM-Class
TrimAMG CLS 53ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $81,550 $94,990
Night Package 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500  
Premium Package 3,900  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,100
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Heated second row seats 625 620
Special order charge 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590
Folding second row seats 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Night Package 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465  
Premium Package 3,627  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,953
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Heated second row seats 581 577
Special order charge 233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549
Folding second row seats 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Options (change) 10,945 3,310
Options (change) 10,180 3,079
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $93,545 $99,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,124
Model Year20212012
ModelCLSM-Class
TrimAMG CLS 53ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine429hp I6 H518hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/45-20
Total Price$93,545$99,175
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,050$99,175

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

Model Year20212012
ModelCLSM-Class
TrimAMG CLS 53ML63 AMG
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
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
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 wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,675$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-590

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

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

Model Year20212012
ModelCLSM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in114.8 in
Length199.1 in189.1 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height55.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.971.0 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 AMG CLS 53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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