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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: $55,525

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $18,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,695

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $17,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML350ML500CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $66,900 $74,100
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $62,217 $68,913
Lighting Package 890 890    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750   4,200
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450    
Entertainment Package 1,080 1,080    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Rear side airbags 385 385    
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 500 500    
Proximity key   1,080    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660 660
Premium 1 Package     3,250  
Folding second row seats     440 440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590
Lighting Package 828 828    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488   3,906
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349    
Entertainment Package 1,004 1,004    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465 1,497  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Rear side airbags 358 358    
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 465 465    
Proximity key   1,004    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614 614
Premium 1 Package     3,023  
Folding second row seats     409 409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549
Options (change) 15,000 12,690 6,550 5,890
Options (change) 13,952 11,803 6,092 5,478
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $55,525 $61,965 $74,375 $80,915
Total Invoice $51,695 $57,683 $69,234 $75,316

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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: $18,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,934
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML350ML500CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$55,525$61,965$74,375$80,915
Adjustments for Features0-275-650-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,525$61,690$73,725$79,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0$5,325
Total Invoice$51,695$57,683$69,234$75,316
Adjustments for Features0-256-605-1,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,695$57,427$68,629$73,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0$4,951

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

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelM-ClassM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML350ML500CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 $50
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,640$7,015$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$650$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-605-1,736

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

Model Year20062016
ModelM-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.2 in
Length188.5 in194.5 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height69.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested275071%
Total Not Requested112529%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested117563%

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