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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: $86,775

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $18,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,767

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $17,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelGLSGLSGLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $94,900
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $88,257
Premium 1 Package 3,830     3,690
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375   2,950
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Obstacle detection, rear 970     970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Heated second row seats 620 620   625
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Special order charge       250
Illuminated door sill trim plates       850
Premium 1 Package 3,562     3,432
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279   2,744
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Obstacle detection, rear 902     902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Heated second row seats 577 577   581
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Special order charge       250
Illuminated door sill trim plates       791
Options (change) 17,150 6,195 0 9,335
Options (change) 15,951 5,762 0 8,700
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $86,775 $100,970 $125,025 $105,110
Total Invoice $80,767 $93,968 $116,338 $97,832

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,408
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelGLSGLSGLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/35-19
Total Price$86,775$100,970$125,025$105,110
Adjustments for Features-5,740-7,680-8,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,035$93,290$116,895$105,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,255$35,860$0
Total Invoice$80,767$93,968$116,338$97,832
Adjustments for Features-5,343-7,147-7,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,424$86,821$108,773$97,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,397$33,349$0

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

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelGLSGLSGLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$12,015$13,955$14,405$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$7,680$8,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,343-7,147-7,5650

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

Model Year20172012
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.4,159 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 GLS GLS450

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 hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested204084%
Total Not Requested40016%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested185080%
Total Not Requested45020%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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