Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018

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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: $72,875

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $10,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,836

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $10,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelGLGLCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $75,150
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $69,890
Leather seating surfaces 2,130    
Premium II Package 8,650    
Cargo tray 160 160  
Heating Package 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570 800
Cooled or ventilated front seats   550  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660
Premium Package     3,900
Cargo organizer     290
Folding second row seats     440
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590
Leather seating surfaces 1,981    
Premium II Package 8,044    
Cargo tray 149 149  
Heating Package 763    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 698    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530 744
Cooled or ventilated front seats   512  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614
Premium Package     3,627
Cargo organizer     270
Folding second row seats     409
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549
Options (change) 13,800 1,280 7,555
Options (change) 12,835 1,191 7,027
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $72,875 $83,455 $83,700
Total Invoice $67,836 $77,675 $77,912

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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: $12,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,840
Model Year200920092018
ModelGLGLCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21255/40-18
Total Price$72,875$83,455$83,700
Adjustments for Features-1,895-2,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,980$80,535$83,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,555$0
Total Invoice$67,836$77,675$77,912
Adjustments for Features-1,764-2,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,072$74,957$77,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,885$0

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

Model Year200920092018
ModelGLGLCLS
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$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
Total Value of Features$9,770$10,795$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$2,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,764-2,7180

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

Model Year20092018
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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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, front150No
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested356565%
Total Not Requested191535%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

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