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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: $103,395

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $24,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,220

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $23,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassCLS
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $122,400 $141,400 $220,400 $94,900
Base Invoice $113,832 $131,502 $204,972 $88,257
Synthetic suede headliner 1,920      
Carbon fiber trim 2,950 2,950 0 2,850
Driver Assistance Package       2,950
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Illuminated door sill trim plates       850
Synthetic suede headliner 1,786      
Carbon fiber trim 2,744 2,744 0 2,651
Driver Assistance Package       2,744
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Illuminated door sill trim plates       791
Options (change) 4,870 2,950 0 7,620
Options (change) 4,530 2,744 0 7,088
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $128,195 $145,275 $221,325 $103,395
Total Invoice $119,287 $135,171 $205,897 $96,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,945
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassCLS
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21255/35-19
Total Price$128,195$145,275$221,325$103,395
Adjustments for Features-2,280-2,405-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,915$142,870$219,570$103,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,955$93,655$0
Total Invoice$119,287$135,171$205,897$96,220
Adjustments for Features-2,122-2,238-1,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,165$132,933$204,264$96,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,768$87,099$0

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

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassCLS
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Front side airbags   $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Brush guard$500$500  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$9,130$9,255$8,605$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$2,405$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,122-2,238-1,6330

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

Model Year20172012
ModelG-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length187.6 in194.5 in
Width71.8 in74.1 in
Height76.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,821 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
40.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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