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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $115,390

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $97,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,379

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $90,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelCLSCLSS-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $99,500 $106,500 $209,000
Base Invoice $92,535 $99,045 $194,370
Premium 1 Package 3,690 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Night vision 1,780 1,780  
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 1,000 1,000 710
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 2,850 0
Premium 1 Package 3,432 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Night vision 1,655 1,655  
Splitview front-seat entertainment system 930 930 660
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 233 233  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 2,651 0
Options (change) 14,965 14,115 710
Options (change) 13,919 13,128 660
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $115,390 $121,540 $212,685
Total Invoice $107,379 $113,098 $198,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,624
Model Year201420142011
ModelCLSCLSS-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine550hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 141200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$115,390$121,540$212,685
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,390$121,240$209,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$0
Total Invoice$107,379$113,098$198,005
Adjustments for Features0-279-3,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,379$112,819$195,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,440$0

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

Model Year201420142011
ModelCLSCLSS-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SS65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Power door closers  $300
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
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 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,590$8,890$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-3,002

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

Model Year20142011
ModelCLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.2 in124.6 in
Length194.5 in206.5 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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