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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,175

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $8,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,051

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $8,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassCLS
TrimE300CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $71,300
Base Invoice $48,500 $66,309
designo Edition 4,900  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900  
Premium 3 Package 11,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Heated second row seats 620 625
Special order charge 250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660
Premium 1 Package   4,390
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Folding second row seats   440
designo Edition 4,557  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767  
Premium 3 Package 10,463  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear side airbags 391  
Heated second row seats 577 581
Special order charge 233 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614
Premium 1 Package   4,083
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Folding second row seats   409
Options (change) 21,100 10,875
Options (change) 19,626 10,132
Destination 925 875
Total Price $74,175 $83,050
Total Invoice $69,051 $77,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,245
Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassCLS
TrimE300CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4402hp V8
TransmissionT9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-255/40-18
Total Price$74,175$83,050
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,900$83,050
Total Invoice$69,051$77,316
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,071$77,316

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassCLS
TrimE300CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,350$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9800

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
ModelE-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in113.2 in
Length193.8 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height57.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power decklid350Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested552569%
Total Not Requested245031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
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, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Total Requested152597%
Total Not Requested503%

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