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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: $64,295

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,856

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $12,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $49,300
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $45,849
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 790
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 910   580
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
iPod integration 425 425  
Premium 2 Package     5,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,430
Cooled or ventilated front seats     560
Heated front seats     740
Adaptive dampers - electrical     760
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     870
Panoramic sunroof     1,070
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 735
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 846   539
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
iPod integration 395 395  
Premium 2 Package     5,534
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,330
Cooled or ventilated front seats     521
Heated front seats     688
Adaptive dampers - electrical     707
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     809
Panoramic sunroof     995
Options (change) 7,735 6,090 14,120
Options (change) 7,193 5,664 13,132
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $77,860 $103,115 $64,295
Total Invoice $72,562 $96,141 $59,856

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,837
Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$77,860$103,115$64,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,860$101,415$63,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,555$0
Total Invoice$72,562$96,141$59,856
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-1,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,562$94,556$58,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,994$0

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

Model Year200820082010
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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 leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
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$7,115$8,815$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-1,131

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

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested215066%
Total Not Requested111534%

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