Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2006

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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: $76,124

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $9,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,941

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $8,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelGLCLSCLS
TrimGL550CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,450 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $78,539 $60,357 $80,538
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Premium Package   3,650  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer   510 510
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   890  
CD changer, in-dash     430
Navigation system     1,240
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Premium Package   3,395  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer   474 474
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   828  
CD changer, in-dash     400
Navigation system     1,153
Options (change) 0 9,149 6,279
Options (change) 0 8,509 5,839
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $85,325 $76,124 $95,354
Total Invoice $79,414 $70,941 $88,852

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,047
Model Year201120062006
ModelGLCLSCLS
TrimGL550CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$85,325$76,124$95,354
Adjustments for Features-6,455-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,870$75,499$95,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,855
Total Invoice$79,414$70,941$88,852
Adjustments for Features-6,008-5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,406$70,359$88,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,493

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

Model Year201120062006
ModelGLCLSCLS
TrimGL550CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,080$4,250$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,455$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,008-5820

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

Model Year20112006
ModelGLCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.4 in
Length200.6 in193.0 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height72.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 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 in56.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested215071%
Total Not Requested87529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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