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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: $127,970

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $98,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $119,074

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $91,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCLSSL
TrimCLS63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $94,900 $215,250
Base Invoice $88,257 $200,183
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Night vision 1,780  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 8,950
Synthetic suede steering wheel   0
Wood trim   0
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Night vision 1,655  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 8,324
Synthetic suede steering wheel   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 32,195 8,950
Options (change) 29,942 8,324
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $127,970 $226,425
Total Invoice $119,074 $210,732

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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: $86,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,722
Model Year20122015
ModelCLSSL
TrimCLS63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine550hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$127,970$226,425
Adjustments for Features0-11,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,970$214,675
Total Invoice$119,074$210,732
Adjustments for Features0-10,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,074$199,796

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

Model Year20122015
ModelCLSSL
TrimCLS63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, passenger seat $100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,850$18,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,936

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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 Year20122015
ModelCLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in101.8 in
Length194.5 in181.8 in
Width74.1 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.313.5 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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
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, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Synthetic suede steering wheel150Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000		1000Yes
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

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