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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: $130,295

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $41,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $121,246

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $38,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelCLSSLSL
TrimAMG CLS63 SAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $108,900 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $101,277 $140,756 $204,461
Premium Package 2,500    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Paint, matte finish 3,950 1,300 1,300
Black exterior trim (optional) 750 750 750
Carbon fiber engine cover 1,500 1,500  
Wheels, dark finish 500 2,200 2,200
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 Package 2,325    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Paint, matte finish 3,674 1,209 1,209
Black exterior trim (optional) 698 698 698
Carbon fiber engine cover 1,395 1,395  
Wheels, dark finish 465 2,046 2,046
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) 20,400 19,950 14,700
Options (change) 18,974 18,555 13,672
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $130,295 $172,225 $236,775
Total Invoice $121,246 $160,236 $220,358

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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: $33,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,724
Model Year201820172017
ModelCLSSLSL
TrimAMG CLS63 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$130,295$172,225$236,775
Adjustments for Features0-8,885-11,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,295$163,340$225,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$62,350
Total Invoice$121,246$160,236$220,358
Adjustments for Features0-8,266-10,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,246$151,970$210,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$58,072

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelCLSSLSL
TrimAMG CLS63 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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
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  
Carbon fiber engine cover$0$0 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $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$6,940$15,825$18,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,885$11,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,266-10,316

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight4,159 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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special gray0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special gray0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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