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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: $62,210

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $44,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,912

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $41,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelCLSR-ClassR-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $99,050 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $92,116 $44,640 $51,645
Premium Package 1 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 750 750
Multicontour front seats   780 780
Lighting Package   890 890
Entertainment Package   1,190  
Comfort Package   1,350 625
Trim Package   1,750 1,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,400 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Rear side airbags   385 385
Satellite radio   500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,050 1,050
Sunroof   1,490 1,490
Heated front seats   690  
Power liftgate   520 520
Proximity key     1,080
Premium Package 1 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 698 698
Multicontour front seats   725 725
Lighting Package   828 828
Entertainment Package   1,107  
Comfort Package   1,256 581
Trim Package   1,628 1,116
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,302 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Rear side airbags   358 358
Satellite radio   465 465
Rear air vents with automatic controls   976 976
Sunroof   1,386 1,386
Heated front seats   642  
Power liftgate   484 484
Proximity key     1,004
Options (change) 4,490 13,435 11,160
Options (change) 4,119 12,497 10,379
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,015 $62,210 $67,435
Total Invoice $99,710 $57,912 $62,799

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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: $45,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,599
Model Year201120062006
ModelCLSR-ClassR-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$107,015$62,210$67,435
Adjustments for Features0-860-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,015$61,350$66,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,025
Total Invoice$99,710$57,912$62,799
Adjustments for Features0-801-987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,710$57,111$61,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,701

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

Model Year201120062006
ModelCLSR-ClassR-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGR350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,315$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801-987

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

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

Model Year20112006
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.4,842 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

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 port25No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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