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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,025

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $48,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,091

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $45,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLS
TrimML350ML500CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $97,950
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $91,094
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575  
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450  
Sunroof 1,390 1,290  
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080  
Premium Package 6,150 3,750  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750  
Heated front seats 690    
Satellite radio 500 500  
Rear side airbags 385 385  
Proximity key   1,080  
Premium Package 1     3,250
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465  
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349  
Sunroof 1,293 1,200  
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004  
Premium Package 5,720 3,488  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 1,079
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698  
Heated front seats 642    
Satellite radio 465 465  
Rear side airbags 358 358  
Proximity key   1,004  
Premium Package 1     3,022
Options (change) 16,500 14,190 4,410
Options (change) 15,348 13,199 4,101
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $57,025 $63,465 $105,835
Total Invoice $53,091 $59,079 $98,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,077
Model Year200620062010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLS
TrimML350ML500CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,025$63,465$105,835
Adjustments for Features-535-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,490$62,655$105,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0
Total Invoice$53,091$59,079$98,670
Adjustments for Features-498-7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,593$58,325$98,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620062010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLS
TrimML350ML500CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,765$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-498-7540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062010
ModelM-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.4 in
Length188.5 in193.0 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height69.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested265068%
Total Not Requested122532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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