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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: $87,850

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450   
Difference: $31,582

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Model Year2020202020152015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $69,950 $81,200 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Night Package 300 300          
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900            
Premium 1 Package 3,250            
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660          
Premium 2 Package 4,200            
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590     0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800          
Cargo organizer 290 290 350 350 350 350 350
Heated second row seats 625 625          
Special order charge 250 250          
Premium Package   3,900 4,500 4,500      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,650 2,650 2,650    
Executive Rear Seat Package     3,500 3,500 3,500    
Rear Seat Package     3,000 3,000 3,000    
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,600 2,600 2,600    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,450 4,450 4,450    
Wood trim, expanded coverage     950 950 950    
Around view cameras     900 900 900    
Rear spoiler       500      
Night Package 279 279          
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767            
Premium 1 Package 3,023            
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614          
Premium 2 Package 3,906            
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549     0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744          
Cargo organizer 270 270 326 326 326 326 326
Heated second row seats 581 581          
Special order charge 233 233          
Premium Package   3,627 4,185 4,185      
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,465 2,465 2,465    
Executive Rear Seat Package     3,255 3,255 3,255    
Rear Seat Package     2,790 2,790 2,790    
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,418 2,418 2,418    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,139 4,139 4,139    
Wood trim, expanded coverage     884 884 884    
Around view cameras     837 837 837    
Rear spoiler       465      
Options (change) 16,905 11,455 27,650 28,150 23,150 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 15,724 10,655 25,717 26,182 21,532 2,140 2,140
Destination 995 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $87,850 $93,650 $122,975 $119,432 $165,525 $165,425 $227,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,676
Model Year2020202020152015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$87,850$93,650$122,975$119,432$165,525$165,425$227,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-7,815-8,340-10,065-14,515-15,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,850$91,950$115,160$111,092$155,460$150,910$212,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$4,068$0$44,368$39,818$100,918

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

Model Year2020202020152015201520152015
ModelCLSCLSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53S550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Animal detection, night     $50$50
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Second-row high console  $250$250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200$200
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration   $200   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0     
Body kit    $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200 $200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200   
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
Aux input$50$50     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200     
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25 
Chronometer    $100 $100
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450$450$450$450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Foldaway tray tables, second row  $150$150$150$150$150
Heated front row armrests  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row armrests  $100$100$100$100$100
Leather headliner      $1000
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225$225$225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250$250$250$250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500$500$500$500$500
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50     
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$5,575$7,275$13,390$13,915$15,640$20,090$20,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$7,815$8,340$10,065$14,515$15,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211-7,272-7,741-9,365-13,515-14,257

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

Model Year20202015
ModelCLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.7 in124.6 in
Length199.1 in206.5 in
Width74.4 in74.8 in
Height55.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Adaptive headlights200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested66562%
Total Not Requested40038%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested142588%
Total Not Requested20012%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seatbelt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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