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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: $45,070

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $29,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,981

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $27,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGLGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,950 $84,450 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $57,614 $78,539 $29,295 $45,105
Leather seating surfaces 1,930      
Lighting Package 985      
Premium 2 Package 6,330      
Obstacle detection, rear 800   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   720 720
Blind spot warning system 600   550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 600 650 850
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Rear side airbags     420 420
Special order charge     250 250
Wood trim     325 325
Leather seating surfaces 1,795      
Lighting Package 916      
Premium 2 Package 5,887      
Obstacle detection, rear 744   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   669 669
Blind spot warning system 558   512 512
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 558 605 791
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Rear side airbags     391 391
Special order charge     233 233
Wood trim     302 302
Options (change) 11,965 600 12,645 11,995
Options (change) 11,128 558 11,761 11,156
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $74,790 $85,925 $45,070 $61,420
Total Invoice $69,617 $79,972 $41,981 $57,186

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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: $24,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,791
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGLGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$74,790$85,925$45,070$61,420
Adjustments for Features-5,205-7,9200-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,585$78,005$45,070$58,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,420$0$13,825
Total Invoice$69,617$79,972$41,981$57,186
Adjustments for Features-4,845-7,3710-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,772$72,601$41,981$54,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,829$0$12,854

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

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGLGLCLACLA
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550CLA250CLA45 AMG
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  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
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
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, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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 cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
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$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
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  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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
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
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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, passenger seat $150$150$150
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$11,180$13,895$5,975$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$7,920$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,845-7,3710-2,351

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight5,347 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 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested241570%
Total Not Requested105030%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%

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