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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: $87,410

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,363

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $1,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $75,150
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $69,890
Multicontour seats 1,100    
Lighting Package 1,390    
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Parking Assist Package 1,290   1,290
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375 2,250
designo Edition 4,900 4,200  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800    
Special order charge 250   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250
Heated second row seats 620 620 625
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Night Package     300
Alloy wheels, optional design     500
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660
Premium Package     3,900
Folding second row seats     440
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800
Multicontour seats 1,023    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Parking Assist Package 1,200   1,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279 2,093
designo Edition 4,557 3,906  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744    
Special order charge 233   233
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233
Heated second row seats 577 577 581
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Night Package     279
Alloy wheels, optional design     465
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614
Premium Package     3,627
Folding second row seats     409
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744
Options (change) 17,970 6,445 11,265
Options (change) 16,715 5,995 10,478
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $88,515 $102,390 $87,410
Total Invoice $82,392 $95,294 $81,363

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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: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,430
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21255/40-18
Total Price$88,515$102,390$87,410
Adjustments for Features-4,790-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,725$95,960$87,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,235$0
Total Invoice$82,392$95,294$81,363
Adjustments for Features-4,459-5,9840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,933$89,310$81,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,377$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLSGLSCLS
TrimGLS450GLS550CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $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
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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $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 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Metal pedals  $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
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$8,790$10,430$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$6,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,459-5,9840

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

Model Year20182018
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
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 Requested2590100%
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200Yes
Total Requested135083%
Total Not Requested27517%
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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