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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: $86,840

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 450   
Difference: $13,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $70,300 $81,550 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Night Package 300 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900          
Premium 1 Package 3,250   4,900      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660 660        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590 590 590
Paint, matte finish 3,950 3,950 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 350 350    
Premium Package   3,900        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     4,090 4,090    
Wood trim         0 0
Night Package 279 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767          
Premium 1 Package 3,023   4,557      
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614 614        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549 549 549
Paint, matte finish 3,674 3,674 1,209 1,209 1,209 1,209
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 326 326    
Premium Package   3,627        
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     3,804 3,804    
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 15,490 14,240 14,180 9,280 4,840 1,890
Options (change) 14,408 13,245 13,189 8,632 4,502 1,758
Destination 1,050 1,050 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $86,840 $96,840 $100,155 $118,255 $155,465 $221,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,483
Model Year202120212016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine362hp I6 H429hp I6 H329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$86,840$96,840$100,155$118,255$155,465$221,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-8,425-8,425-9,800-14,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,840$94,075$91,730$109,830$145,665$207,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,235$0$18,100$53,935$115,835

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

Model Year202120212016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSSLSLSLSL
TrimCLS 450AMG CLS 53SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
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$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Sunshade, rear, power $225    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Night vision     $1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100    
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200    
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
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, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
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    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$7,790$10,555$16,215$16,215$17,590$21,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$8,425$8,425$9,800$14,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-408-7,841-7,840-9,118-13,123

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

Model Year20212016
ModelCLSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.7 in101.8 in
Length199.1 in181.8 in
Width74.4 in73.9 in
Height55.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.913.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS 450

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS 53

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special gray0No
Total Requested1000100%
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special gray0No
Total Requested1000100%
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
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%
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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
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%

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