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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: $79,915

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 450   
Difference: $68,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCLSCLSS-ClassS-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $70,300 $81,550 $144,200 $194,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 875 875    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   3,900    
Heated second row seats   625    
Special order charge   250    
iPod integration     425 425
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 814 814    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,627    
Heated second row seats   581    
Special order charge   233    
iPod integration     395 395
Options (change) 8,565 8,190 425 425
Options (change) 7,967 7,618 395 395
Destination 1,050 1,050 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $79,915 $90,790 $148,500 $198,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,571
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCLSCLSS-ClassS-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$79,915$90,790$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-6,890-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,915$87,825$141,610$191,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,910$0$49,875

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

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCLSCLSS-ClassS-Class
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Night vision  $1750$1750
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support $0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive $15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$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  
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,925$10,890$14,815$14,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$6,890$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283-6,420-6,347

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20212008
ModelCLSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.7 in124.6 in
Length199.1 in205.0 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height55.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 450

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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%
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 system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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