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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,600

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $27,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,474

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $25,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $51,987 $29,295 $45,105
Leather seating surfaces 2,100    
Premium II Package 8,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720 720
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,110    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 650 850
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Becker Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Wood trim   325 325
Rear side airbags   420 420
Special order charge   250 250
Rearview camera   460 460
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces 1,953    
Premium II Package 7,998    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 669 669
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,032    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 605 791
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Becker Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Wood trim   302 302
Rear side airbags   391 391
Special order charge   233 233
Rearview camera   428 428
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 16,155 13,175 12,525
Options (change) 15,024 12,254 11,649
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $72,930 $45,600 $61,950
Total Invoice $67,886 $42,474 $57,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,832
Model Year200820152015
ModelGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$72,930$45,600$61,950
Adjustments for Features-4,9200-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,010$45,600$59,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,825
Total Invoice$67,886$42,474$57,679
Adjustments for Features-4,5800-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,306$42,474$55,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,854

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200820152015
ModelGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$12,195$7,275$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5800-2,351

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082015
ModelGLCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in106.3 in
Length200.6 in182.3 in
Width76.0 in70.0 in
Height72.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in27.1 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested375066%
Total Not Requested194034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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