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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: $75,330

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $10,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,123

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $10,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelGLCLSCLS
TrimGL550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,450 $65,990 $73,200
Base Invoice $78,539 $61,371 $68,076
Cargo tray 160    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 800 800
Heated steering wheel 225 490 490
Lane departure warning   875 875
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660 660
Premium 1 Package   3,250  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610  
Cargo organizer   290 290
Folding second row seats   440 440
Premium Package     4,200
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Cargo tray 149    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 744 744
Heated steering wheel 209 456 456
Lane departure warning   814 814
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614 614
Premium 1 Package   3,023  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497  
Cargo organizer   270 270
Folding second row seats   409 409
Premium Package     3,906
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 985 8,415 8,630
Options (change) 916 7,827 8,027
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $86,310 $75,330 $82,755
Total Invoice $80,330 $70,123 $77,028

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,056
Model Year201120152015
ModelGLCLSCLS
TrimGL550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$86,310$75,330$82,755
Adjustments for Features-4,4600-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,850$75,330$81,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,160
Total Invoice$80,330$70,123$77,028
Adjustments for Features-4,1510-1,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,179$70,123$75,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,728

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelGLCLSCLS
TrimGL550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
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
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents $100$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$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15 $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$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$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Total Value of Features$10,810$6,350$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1510-1,177

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

Model Year20112015
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.4,035 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 CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120066%
Total Not Requested62534%

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