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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: $49,720

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250   
Difference: $23,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelGLCLACLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $37,850 $47,850 $55,350
Premium II Package 8,600      
Leather seating surfaces 2,100      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 500   350
Proximity key 1,110      
iPod integration 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720 720 720
Convenience Package   400 400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625
Parktronic Package   970 970 970
Interior Package   1,650 1,650  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500 1,500
Wood trim   325 325 325
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Premium II Package 7,998      
Leather seating surfaces 1,953      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 465   326
Proximity key 1,032      
iPod integration 349      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 669 669 669
Convenience Package   372 372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581
Parktronic Package   902 902 902
Interior Package   1,535 1,535  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395 1,395
Wood trim   302 302 302
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 16,155 10,820 9,470 9,820
Options (change) 15,024 10,062 8,806 9,132
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $72,930 $49,720 $58,370 $66,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,996
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelGLCLACLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8221hp I4302hp I4382hp I4
TransmissionT7S7S7S8
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,930$49,720$58,370$66,220
Adjustments for Features-4,9100-3,175-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,020$49,720$55,195$63,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,475$13,575

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

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelGLCLACLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual   $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$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$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,460$8,550$11,725$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,910$0$3,175$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5700-536-450

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

Model Year20082021
ModelGLCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in107.4 in
Length200.6 in184.6 in
Width76.0 in72.0 in
Height72.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.9 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 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft311.6 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested350062%
Total Not Requested219038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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