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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: $60,645

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $12,079

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,461

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $11,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $47,650
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $44,315
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,130
Heated front seats 690   720
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Premium II Package     7,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Panoramic sunroof     1,050
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,051
Heated front seats 642   670
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Premium II Package     7,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Panoramic sunroof     976
Options (change) 5,749 5,059 12,120
Options (change) 5,346 4,704 11,271
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $72,724 $94,134 $60,645
Total Invoice $67,778 $87,717 $56,461

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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: $14,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,784
Model Year200620062009
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
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$72,724$94,134$60,645
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,724$93,184$57,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$67,778$87,717$56,461
Adjustments for Features0-885-2,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,778$86,832$53,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0

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

Model Year200620062009
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 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
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
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
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,865$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-2,467

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

Model Year20062009
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 R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested255055%
Total Not Requested211545%

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