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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: $83,975

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,163

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $2,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLCLS
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100 $75,150
Base Invoice $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623 $69,890
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Multicontour seats 1,100 1,100      
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410      
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290     1,290
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950   2,250
designo Edition 4,800 4,800 4,100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620   625
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Night Package         300
Alloy wheels, optional design         500
Premium Package         3,900
Adaptive multicontour driver seat         660
Folding second row seats         440
Special order charge         250
Illuminated door sill trim plates         800
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Multicontour seats 1,023 1,023      
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101      
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200     1,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,814   2,093
designo Edition 4,464 4,464 3,813    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577   581
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744 744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Night Package         279
Alloy wheels, optional design         465
Premium Package         3,627
Adaptive multicontour driver seat         614
Folding second row seats         409
Special order charge         233
Illuminated door sill trim plates         744
Options (change) 18,500 18,500 6,670 0 11,015
Options (change) 17,206 17,206 6,204 0 10,245
Destination 925 925 925 925 995
Total Price $83,975 $85,625 $98,895 $123,025 $87,160
Total Invoice $78,163 $79,697 $92,038 $113,548 $81,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,866
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLCLS
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/40-18
Total Price$83,975$85,625$98,895$123,025$87,160
Adjustments for Features-3,115-3,265-4,830-6,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,860$82,360$94,065$116,820$87,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$13,205$35,960$0
Total Invoice$78,163$79,697$92,038$113,548$81,130
Adjustments for Features-2,899-3,039-4,495-5,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,264$76,658$87,543$107,821$81,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$12,279$32,557$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelGLGLGLGLCLS
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net  $40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards  $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Cornering lights    $50
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals    $75
Power release, second row seats   $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$10,165$10,315$11,880$13,255$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$3,265$4,830$6,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,899-3,039-4,495-5,7270

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

Model Year20162018
ModelGLCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in113.2 in
Length201.6 in194.5 in
Width76.4 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested271597%
Total Not Requested753%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested271597%
Total Not Requested753%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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