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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $100,435

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $91,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,466

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $85,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSL
TrimCLS63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,900 $187,200
Base Invoice $88,257 $174,096
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Wood trim   0
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,660 1,640
Options (change) 4,334 1,525
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $100,435 $192,315
Total Invoice $93,466 $179,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,104
Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSL
TrimCLS63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$100,435$192,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,435$187,455
Total Invoice$93,466$179,096
Adjustments for Features0-4,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,466$174,570

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSL
TrimCLS63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$13,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,526

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in100.8 in
Length194.5 in178.5 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.310.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested105042%
Total Not Requested145058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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