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

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

Lowest Total Price: $80,900

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $20,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,316

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $18,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCLSCLS
TrimG550G55 AMGCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $100,250 $119,450 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $93,232 $111,088 $66,309 $88,257
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660  
Premium 1 Package     4,390  
Heated second row seats     625  
Special order charge     250  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Folding second row seats     440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 850
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614  
Premium 1 Package     4,083  
Heated second row seats     581  
Special order charge     250  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Folding second row seats     409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 791
Options (change) 0 0 8,725 1,820
Options (change) 0 0 8,132 1,693
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $101,125 $120,325 $80,900 $97,595
Total Invoice $94,107 $111,963 $75,316 $90,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,020
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCLSCLS
TrimG550G55 AMGCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8500hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$101,125$120,325$80,900$97,595
Adjustments for Features-580-480-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,545$119,845$79,000$97,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,300$0$18,595
Total Invoice$94,107$111,963$75,316$90,825
Adjustments for Features-540-447-1,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,567$111,516$73,547$90,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,949$0$17,278

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

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCLSCLS
TrimG550G55 AMGCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750$750  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,805$8,705$10,125$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$480$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-540-447-1,7690

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

Model Year20092012
ModelG-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length184.5 in194.5 in
Width71.8 in74.1 in
Height76.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested167572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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