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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: $77,395

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450   
Difference: $27,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192009200920092009
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $69,200 $79,900 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900          
Premium 1 Package 3,250          
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 700 700 700 700
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590        
AMG Line   260        
Alloy wheels, optional design   500        
Premium Package   3,900        
Premium I Package     3,750   3,050  
Wood trim         0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767          
Premium 1 Package 3,023          
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 651 651 651 651
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549        
AMG Line   242        
Alloy wheels, optional design   465        
Premium Package   3,627        
Premium I Package     3,488   2,836  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 7,200 6,710 4,450 700 3,750 700
Options (change) 6,697 6,241 4,139 651 3,487 651
Destination 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $77,395 $87,605 $105,125 $143,275 $142,225 $198,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,245
Model Year201920192009200920092009
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$77,395$87,605$105,125$143,275$142,225$198,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-6,090-7,440-7,140-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,395$84,765$99,035$135,835$135,085$191,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$0$36,800$36,050$92,300

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

Model Year201920192009200920092009
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53SL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power $225    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front   $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100    
App support $0    
Apple CarPlay support $100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information $25    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200    
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Massage, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,325$11,165$14,415$15,765$15,465$15,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$6,090$7,440$7,140$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-5,673-6,932-6,652-7,021

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

Model Year20192009
ModelCLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.7 in100.8 in
Length199.1 in180.4 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height55.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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