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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: $63,960

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,360

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $12,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $50,240
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $46,537
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 800
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850 600
Xenon HID headlights     985
Premium 2 Package     6,050
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Heated front seats     750
Blind spot warning system     600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 744
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791 558
Xenon HID headlights     916
Premium 2 Package     5,627
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Heated front seats     698
Blind spot warning system     558
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Options (change) 4,050 2,670 12,845
Options (change) 3,767 2,484 11,948
Destination 905 905 875
Total Price $76,955 $99,475 $63,960
Total Invoice $71,632 $92,576 $59,360

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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: $12,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,807
Model Year201320132011
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/50-19
Total Price$76,955$99,475$63,960
Adjustments for Features-500-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,455$98,150$63,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,695$0
Total Invoice$71,632$92,576$59,360
Adjustments for Features-465-1,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,167$91,343$59,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,176$0

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

Model Year201320132011
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
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Chronometer $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,690$9,515$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-465-1,2330

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

Model Year20132011
ModelCLSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in126.6 in
Length194.5 in203.0 in
Width74.1 in77.1 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested201562%
Total Not Requested125038%

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