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

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

Lowest Total Price: $80,115

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,574

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $6,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSCLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $67,550 $74,850
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $62,822 $69,611
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Premium 1 Package 3,830   3,250  
Lighting Package 1,390      
Parking Assist Package 1,290   1,290 1,290
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375 2,250 2,250
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250
Heated second row seats 620 620   625
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Night Package     300 300
Alloy wheels, optional design     500 500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,900  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660 660
Folding second row seats     440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 800
Premium Package       4,200
Special order charge       250
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Premium 1 Package 3,562   3,023  
Lighting Package 1,293      
Parking Assist Package 1,200   1,200 1,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279 2,093 2,093
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233
Heated second row seats 577 577   581
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Night Package     279 279
Alloy wheels, optional design     465 465
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,767  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614 614
Folding second row seats     409 409
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 744
Premium Package       3,906
Special order charge       233
Options (change) 17,720 6,445 11,640 11,565
Options (change) 16,482 5,995 10,827 10,757
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $87,345 $101,220 $80,115 $87,340
Total Invoice $81,298 $94,201 $74,574 $81,293

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,088
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSCLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$87,345$101,220$80,115$87,340
Adjustments for Features-6,055-7,6950-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,290$93,525$80,115$86,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,235$0$5,960
Total Invoice$81,298$94,201$74,574$81,293
Adjustments for Features-5,636-7,1610-1,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,662$87,040$74,574$80,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,378$0$5,542

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

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSCLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Power door closers $300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 $100
App support$0$0 $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 $100
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 $150
Media drive$15$15 $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 $0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$9,780$11,420$3,725$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,055$7,695$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,636-7,1610-1,177

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

Model Year20172017
ModelGLSCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in113.2 in
Length202.0 in194.5 in
Width76.1 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,035 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 GLS GLS450

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2590100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
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 GLS GLS550

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?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
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 CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
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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