Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2012

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,150

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $30,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,181

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $27,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelGLCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGL550CL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,450 $114,100 $151,500 $158,700 $211,000
Base Invoice $78,539 $106,113 $140,895 $147,591 $196,230
Heated steering wheel 225 490 0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700 1,000 700 1,000
Heated steering wheel 209 456 0   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651 930 651 930
Options (change) 825 1,190 1,000 700 1,000
Options (change) 767 1,107 930 651 930
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $86,150 $116,165 $154,375 $162,875 $214,975
Total Invoice $80,181 $108,095 $143,700 $151,717 $200,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,781
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelGLCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGL550CL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$86,150$116,165$154,375$162,875$214,975
Adjustments for Features-3,0800-2,700-5,850-6,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,070$116,165$151,675$157,025$208,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,510$40,860$91,835
Total Invoice$80,181$108,095$143,700$151,717$200,135
Adjustments for Features-2,8670-2,513-5,449-6,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,314$108,095$141,187$146,268$193,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,092$38,173$85,546

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelGLCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimGL550CL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control$250    
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250    
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regenerative braking $0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Skid plates$150    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
Media drive$15    
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25 
Chronometer  $100 $100
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,455$8,375$11,075$14,225$15,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$0$2,700$5,850$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8670-2,513-5,449-6,494

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20112012
ModelGLCL-Class
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in116.3 in
Length200.6 in200.6 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height72.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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