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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: $45,540

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $26,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,422

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $24,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelGLGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $30,411 $46,872
Premium II Package 8,650      
Leather seating surfaces 2,130      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570 500 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 750   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720 720
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Interior Package     1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Wood trim     325 325
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Premium II Package 8,044      
Leather seating surfaces 1,981      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530 465 326
Adaptive dampers - electrical 698   791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   669 669
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Interior Package     1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Wood trim     302 302
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 12,820 570 11,845 10,845
Options (change) 11,923 530 11,016 10,086
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $71,895 $82,745 $45,540 $62,240
Total Invoice $66,924 $77,014 $42,422 $57,953

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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: $20,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,443
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelGLGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$71,895$82,745$45,540$62,240
Adjustments for Features-5,435-6,4600-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,460$76,285$45,540$59,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,825$0$13,875
Total Invoice$66,924$77,014$42,422$57,953
Adjustments for Features-5,059-6,0130-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,865$71,001$42,422$55,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,136$0$12,901

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

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelGLGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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 
Analog clock$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Heated second row seats $200  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$12,835$13,860$7,400$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$6,460$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,059-6,0130-2,630

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

Model Year20092018
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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested321559%
Total Not Requested226541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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