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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,515

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $15,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,198

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $14,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $42,100
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $39,153
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220 910
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,110
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 2,200
Heated front seats 690   710
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Satellite radio 699 699  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
CD changer, remote     450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135 846
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,032
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 2,046
Heated front seats 642   660
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Satellite radio 650 650  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
CD changer, remote     418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Options (change) 10,989 9,389 19,540
Options (change) 10,220 8,731 18,170
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $77,964 $98,464 $62,515
Total Invoice $72,652 $91,744 $58,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,688
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$77,964$98,464$62,515
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,964$97,514$60,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,550$0
Total Invoice$72,652$91,744$58,198
Adjustments for Features0-885-2,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,652$90,859$55,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,207$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,240$6,190$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-2,234

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

Model Year20062008
ModelCLSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in126.6 in
Length193.0 in203.0 in
Width73.7 in75.7 in
Height54.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.842.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.885.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested415060%
Total Not Requested279040%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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