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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: $77,345

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450   
Difference: $24,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008200820082008
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $69,950 $81,200 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900          
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660        
Premium 1 Package 3,250          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590        
Premium Package   3,900        
AMG Line   260        
Alloy wheels, optional design   500        
Premium I Package     3,170   2,500  
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Power trunk closer     520   520  
Wood trim         0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767          
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614        
Premium 1 Package 3,023          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549        
Premium Package   3,627        
AMG Line   242        
Alloy wheels, optional design   465        
Premium I Package     2,948   2,325  
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Power trunk closer     484   484  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 6,400 5,910 4,200 510 3,530 510
Options (change) 5,953 5,497 3,906 474 3,283 474
Destination 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $77,345 $88,105 $101,675 $137,185 $136,305 $191,185

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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: $18,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,211
Model Year202020202008200820082008
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$77,345$88,105$101,675$137,185$136,305$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-5,600-6,050-6,150-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,345$85,265$96,075$131,135$130,155$185,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,920$0$35,060$34,080$88,960

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

Model Year202020202008200820082008
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS450AMG CLS53SL550SL600SL55 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$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    
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
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100    
App support $0    
Apple CarPlay support $100    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150    
Media drive $15    
Navigation map updates, three years $0    
SD Card slot$25$25    
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    
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    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,725$11,565$14,325$14,775$14,875$14,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$5,600$6,050$6,150$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-5,216-5,637-5,730-5,727

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

Model Year20202008
ModelCLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.7 in100.8 in
Length199.1 in178.5 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height55.3 in51.0 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS450

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS53

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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