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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: $84,170

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $22,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,349

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $20,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCLSCLS
TrimG550G55 AMGCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,750 $124,450 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $98,348 $115,739 $69,890 $101,277
AMG Line     260  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660  
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590  
AMG Line     242  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614  
Premium Package     3,627 2,325
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549  
Options (change) 0 0 8,025 3,375
Options (change) 0 0 7,464 3,139
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $106,625 $125,325 $84,170 $113,270
Total Invoice $99,223 $116,614 $78,349 $105,411

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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: $25,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,453
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCLSCLS
TrimG550G55 AMGCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8500hp V8402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T9T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDAWD
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$106,625$125,325$84,170$113,270
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,870-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,525$125,325$81,300$106,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0$25,575
Total Invoice$99,223$116,614$78,349$105,411
Adjustments for Features-930-2,672-5,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,130$116,614$75,677$99,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$0$23,783

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

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassCLSCLS
TrimG550G55 AMGCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,355$8,255$11,125$14,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,870$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-2,672-5,951

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

Model Year20112018
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

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?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested127578%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

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