Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2013

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $71,540

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $9,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,593

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $8,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelGLGLCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $72,000
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $66,960
Premium II Package 8,600    
Leather seating surfaces 2,100    
Heating Package 810    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 550 800
Proximity key 1,110 1,110  
iPod integration 375 375  
Premium 1 Package     4,390
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Folding second row seats     440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590
Premium II Package 7,998    
Leather seating surfaces 1,953    
Heating Package 753    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 512 744
Proximity key 1,032 1,032  
iPod integration 349 349  
Premium 1 Package     4,083
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     250
Folding second row seats     409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549
Options (change) 14,765 2,035 8,065
Options (change) 13,731 1,893 7,518
Destination 875 875 905
Total Price $71,540 $80,285 $80,970
Total Invoice $66,593 $74,727 $75,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,293
Model Year200820082013
ModelGLGLCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21255/40-18
Total Price$71,540$80,285$80,970
Adjustments for Features-1,615-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,925$76,995$80,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,070$0
Total Invoice$66,593$74,727$75,383
Adjustments for Features-1,503-3,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,090$71,665$75,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0

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

Model Year200820082013
ModelGLGLCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 headrests, second row seats  $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Total Value of Features$9,355$11,030$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,503-3,0620

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

Model Year20082013
ModelGLCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in113.2 in
Length200.6 in194.5 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height72.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.0 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested420074%
Total Not Requested149026%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested122553%

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