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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: $112,395

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $33,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $104,597

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $31,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCLSSL
TrimAMG CLS63 SSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $108,900 $140,440
Base Invoice $101,277 $130,609
Premium Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,000
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Illuminated door sill trim plates   930
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 2,500 2,180
Options (change) 2,325 2,027
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $112,395 $146,095
Total Invoice $104,597 $136,111

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,045
Model Year20182012
ModelCLSSL
TrimAMG CLS63 SSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine577hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$112,395$146,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,395$143,445
Total Invoice$104,597$136,111
Adjustments for Features0-2,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,597$133,642

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

Model Year20182012
ModelCLSSL
TrimAMG CLS63 SSL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,600$14,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,469

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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 Year20182012
ModelCLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in100.8 in
Length194.5 in180.4 in
Width74.1 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,420 lb.4,274 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 ft37.2 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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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

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