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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,000

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $35,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020182018
ModelGLACLSCLS
TrimGLA250CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,250 $75,150 $108,900
Interior Package 1,700    
Premium Package 1,800   2,200
Parking Assist Package 1,400 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 2,250 2,250
Multimedia Package 2,300    
Convenience Package 400    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Paint, matte finish 2,500 3,950 3,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 500 800  
Wood trim 325    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Folding second row seats   440  
Around view cameras     800
Interior Package 1,581    
Premium Package 1,674   2,046
Parking Assist Package 1,302 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 2,093 2,093
Multimedia Package 2,139    
Convenience Package 372    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Paint, matte finish 2,325 3,674 3,674
Illuminated door sill trim plates 465 744  
Wood trim 302    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Folding second row seats   409  
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 14,755 9,530 9,200
Options (change) 13,722 8,864 8,557
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $50,000 $85,675 $119,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,980
Model Year202020182018
ModelGLACLSCLS
TrimGLA250CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,000$85,675$119,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$83,470$112,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,870

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

Model Year202020182018
ModelGLACLSCLS
TrimGLA250CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,950$9,155$13,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,052-6,286

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

Model Year20202018
ModelGLACLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length173.9 in194.5 in
Width71.0 in74.1 in
Height60.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special white0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Paint, matte finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, matte finish1000Yes
Paint, special white0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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