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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,640

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $59,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,976

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $55,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSCLA
TrimAMG GLS63AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $125,300 $50,400
Base Invoice $116,529 $46,872
Black exterior trim (optional) 300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 0 300
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500 500
Wheels, dark finish 500 850
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Sunroof, large   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Black exterior trim (optional) 279  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 0 279
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465 465
Wheels, dark finish 465 791
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Sunroof, large   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 1,300 16,245
Options (change) 1,209 15,109
Destination 995 995
Total Price $127,595 $67,640
Total Invoice $118,733 $62,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,256
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSCLA
TrimAMG GLS63AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/35-19
Total Price$127,595$67,640
Adjustments for Features-10,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,385$67,640
Total Invoice$118,733$62,976
Adjustments for Features-9,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,232$62,976

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSCLA
TrimAMG GLS63AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$17,635$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in106.3 in
Length202.0 in182.3 in
Width76.1 in70.0 in
Height72.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in27.1 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
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%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
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%

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