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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: $123,985

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S   
Difference: $44,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelCLSSLSL
TrimCLS63 AMG SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $106,500 $152,850 $222,000
Premium 1 Package 3,690    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 8,950 8,950
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500 500
Painted brake calipers (optional)   1,000 1,000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,500  
Wood trim   0 0
Premium 1 Package 3,432    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,093  
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,324 8,324
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465 465
Painted brake calipers (optional)   930 930
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   1,395  
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 16,560 14,200 10,450
Options (change) 15,402 13,207 9,719
Destination 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $123,985 $168,045 $234,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,969
Model Year201420182018
ModelCLSSLSL
TrimCLS63 AMG SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine577hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$123,985$168,045$234,745
Adjustments for Features0-9,735-11,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,985$158,310$222,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$64,500

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

Model Year201420182018
ModelCLSSLSL
TrimCLS63 AMG SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$16,725$18,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,735$11,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-823-611

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

Model Year20142018
ModelCLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in101.7 in
Length194.5 in182.3 in
Width74.1 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,827 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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