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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: $82,575

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,861

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $3,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelGLCLS
TrimGL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,450 $72,100
Base Invoice $78,539 $67,053
Cargo tray 160  
Heated steering wheel 225 490
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 800
Lane departure warning   875
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660
Premium 1 Package   4,150
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Cargo organizer   290
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Folding second row seats   440
Cargo tray 149  
Heated steering wheel 209 456
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 744
Lane departure warning   814
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614
Premium 1 Package   3,860
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Cargo organizer   270
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Folding second row seats   409
Options (change) 985 9,550
Options (change) 916 8,883
Destination 875 925
Total Price $86,310 $82,575
Total Invoice $80,330 $76,861

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $495
Model Year20112014
ModelGLCLS
TrimGL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-18
Total Price$86,310$82,575
Adjustments for Features-3,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,115$82,575
Total Invoice$80,330$76,861
Adjustments for Features-2,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,356$76,861

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

Model Year20112014
ModelGLCLS
TrimGL550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$9,895$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9740

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

Model Year20112014
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 Weight5,347 lb.4,256 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%

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