Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2017

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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: $71,700

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,742

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $3,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelGLGLCLSCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $67,550 $74,850
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $62,822 $69,611
Premium II Package 8,600      
Leather seating surfaces 2,100      
Cargo tray 160 160    
Heating Package 810      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
iPod integration 375 375    
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 550 800 800
Proximity key 1,110 1,110    
Premium 1 Package     3,250  
Cargo organizer     300 300
Folding second row seats     440 440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,900  
Premium Package       4,200
Heated second row seats       625
Special order charge       250
Premium II Package 7,998      
Leather seating surfaces 1,953      
Cargo tray 149 149    
Heating Package 753      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
iPod integration 349 349    
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 512 744 744
Proximity key 1,032 1,032    
Premium 1 Package     3,023  
Cargo organizer     279 279
Folding second row seats     409 409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,767  
Premium Package       3,906
Heated second row seats       581
Special order charge       233
Options (change) 14,925 2,195 7,280 7,205
Options (change) 13,880 2,042 6,771 6,701
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $71,700 $80,445 $75,755 $82,980
Total Invoice $66,742 $74,876 $70,518 $77,237

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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: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,261
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelGLGLCLSCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$71,700$80,445$75,755$82,980
Adjustments for Features-2,670-4,3450-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,030$76,100$75,755$81,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,070$0$5,960
Total Invoice$66,742$74,876$70,518$77,237
Adjustments for Features-2,485-4,0440-1,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,257$70,832$70,518$76,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0$5,542

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

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelGLGLCLSCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50$50 $50
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Total Value of Features$10,295$11,970$7,625$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$4,345$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,485-4,0440-1,177

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

Model Year20082017
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.4,035 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 mirrors50Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested385068%
Total Not Requested184032%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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