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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: $62,410

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $16,720

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Model Year202120212008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $70,300 $81,550 $42,100
Night Package 300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Premium 1 Package 3,250    
Folding second row seats 440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Premium Package   3,900  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
CD changer, remote     450
Premium III Package     11,250
Full Leather Seating Package     2,200
Heating Package     1,370
Lighting Package     910
Proximity key     1,110
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
Night Package 279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Premium 1 Package 3,023    
Folding second row seats 409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Premium Package   3,627  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
CD changer, remote     418
Premium III Package     10,462
Full Leather Seating Package     2,046
Heating Package     1,274
Lighting Package     846
Proximity key     1,032
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
Options (change) 7,780 7,405 19,435
Options (change) 7,236 6,887 18,073
Destination 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $79,130 $90,005 $62,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,178
Model Year202120212008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H268hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$79,130$90,005$62,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,130$87,040$62,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,910$0

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

Model Year202120212008
ModelCLSCLSR-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,465$11,430$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-261-247

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

Model Year20212008
ModelCLSR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in126.6 in
Length199.1 in203.0 in
Width74.4 in75.7 in
Height55.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.6 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
11.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.985.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 450

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested92557%

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 controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested395057%
Total Not Requested299043%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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