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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: $74,875

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $17,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,699

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $16,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML63 AMGCLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,100 $66,900 $74,100
Base Invoice $83,793 $62,217 $68,913
Cargo tray 160    
Heated second row seats 610   625
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 800 800
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660 660
Premium 1 Package   3,250  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610  
Cargo organizer   290 290
Folding second row seats   440 440
Wheel Package     260
Alloy wheels, optional design     500
Premium Package     4,200
Special order charge     250
Cargo tray 149    
Heated second row seats 567   581
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 744 744
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614 614
Premium 1 Package   3,023  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497  
Cargo organizer   270 270
Folding second row seats   409 409
Wheel Package     242
Alloy wheels, optional design     465
Premium Package     3,906
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 1,340 7,050 8,025
Options (change) 1,246 6,557 7,464
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $92,315 $74,875 $83,050
Total Invoice $85,914 $69,699 $77,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,321
Model Year200920162016
ModelM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML63 AMGCLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$92,315$74,875$83,050
Adjustments for Features-2,0350-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,280$74,875$81,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,685
Total Invoice$85,914$69,699$77,302
Adjustments for Features-1,8940-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,020$69,699$75,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,216

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

Model Year200920162016
ModelM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML63 AMGCLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents $100$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
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15 $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Metal pedals$75 $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$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,835$5,800$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8940-1,387

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

Model Year20092016
ModelM-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.2 in
Length188.5 in194.5 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height70.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Room55.9 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 Room56.2 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 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 seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%

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