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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: $63,950

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $17,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,533

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $16,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $42,100
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $39,153
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700   550
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 920    
CD changer, remote     450
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Lighting Package     910
Heated front seats     710
Proximity key     1,110
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651   512
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,046
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 856    
CD changer, remote     418
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Lighting Package     846
Heated front seats     660
Proximity key     1,032
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Options (change) 8,940 6,570 20,975
Options (change) 8,315 6,110 19,505
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $81,815 $106,345 $63,950
Total Invoice $76,241 $99,144 $59,533

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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: $19,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,128
Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/55-18
Total Price$81,815$106,345$63,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,815$104,745$62,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,930$0
Total Invoice$76,241$99,144$59,533
Adjustments for Features0-1,492-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,241$97,652$58,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,411$0

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

Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
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
Cargo net  $40
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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$6,155$7,755$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,492-1,420

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

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.985.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%

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

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested425061%
Total Not Requested269039%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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