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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: $81,040

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $10,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,448

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $9,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassCLS
TrimML63 AMGCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $72,000
Base Invoice $80,910 $66,960
Obstacle detection, rear 770 970
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Heated second row seats 595 625
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 800
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660
Premium 1 Package   4,390
Special order charge   250
Folding second row seats   440
Obstacle detection, rear 716 902
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Heated second row seats 553 581
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 744
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614
Premium 1 Package   4,083
Special order charge   250
Folding second row seats   409
Options (change) 3,910 8,135
Options (change) 3,636 7,583
Destination 875 905
Total Price $91,785 $81,040
Total Invoice $85,421 $75,448

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,517
Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassCLS
TrimML63 AMGCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/40-18
Total Price$91,785$81,040
Adjustments for Features-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,295$81,040
Total Invoice$85,421$75,448
Adjustments for Features-4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,965$75,448

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

Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassCLS
TrimML63 AMGCLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,255$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4560

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

Model Year20082013
ModelM-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.2 in
Length188.5 in194.5 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height71.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,159 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 CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested92540%

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