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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: $64,760

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,290

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $52,690
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $49,002
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   590
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800   600
Premium Package   2,500  
Premium 2 Package     4,400
Xenon HID headlights     985
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Blind spot warning system     600
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Heated front seats     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   549
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744   558
Premium Package   2,325  
Premium 2 Package     4,092
Xenon HID headlights     916
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Blind spot warning system     558
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Heated front seats     698
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 3,505 3,375 11,195
Options (change) 3,260 3,139 10,413
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $79,650 $113,270 $64,760
Total Invoice $74,145 $105,411 $60,290

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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: $13,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,528
Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
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$79,650$113,270$64,760
Adjustments for Features-1,425-6,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,225$106,395$64,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,170$0
Total Invoice$74,145$105,411$60,290
Adjustments for Features-1,327-6,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,818$99,013$60,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,195$0

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

Model Year201820182012
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights $50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front 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 recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$10,315$15,765$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$6,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,327-6,3980

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

Model Year20182012
ModelCLSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in126.6 in
Length194.5 in203.1 in
Width74.1 in77.1 in
Height55.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,961 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 CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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