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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: $68,395

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $12,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,675

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $11,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGCLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $67,550 $74,850
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $62,822 $69,611
designo Package 4,600 4,600      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610   1,900  
Special order charge 250 250 250   250
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920   3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950 2,250 2,250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310   800 800
Proximity key 650 650      
Around view cameras 320 320      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620   625
Rear side airbags 420 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590 590
Night Package       300 300
Alloy wheels, optional design       500 500
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       660 660
Parking Assist Package       1,290 1,290
Folding second row seats       440 440
Premium Package         4,200
designo Package 4,278 4,278      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497   1,767  
Special order charge 233 233 233   233
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646   3,023  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744 1,814 2,093 2,093
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288   744 744
Proximity key 605 605      
Around view cameras 298 298      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577   581
Rear side airbags 391 391 391    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549 549
Night Package       279 279
Alloy wheels, optional design       465 465
Adaptive multicontour driver seat       614 614
Parking Assist Package       1,200 1,200
Folding second row seats       409 409
Premium Package         3,906
Options (change) 19,680 19,680 4,930 11,980 11,905
Options (change) 18,305 18,445 4,587 11,143 11,073
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $68,395 $80,055 $103,105 $80,455 $87,680
Total Invoice $63,675 $74,659 $95,955 $74,890 $81,609

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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: $12,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,653
Model Year20142014201420172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGCLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$68,395$80,055$103,105$80,455$87,680
Adjustments for Features-470-2,520-3,3700-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,925$77,535$99,735$80,455$86,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,610$31,810$0$5,960
Total Invoice$63,675$74,659$95,955$74,890$81,609
Adjustments for Features-438-2,350-3,1360-1,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,237$72,309$92,819$74,890$80,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,072$29,582$0$5,542

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

Model Year20142014201420172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassCLSCLS
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGCLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0 $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 $150
Media drive$15$15$15 $15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights    $50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,720$7,770$8,620$5,250$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$2,520$3,370$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-2,350-3,1360-1,177

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

Model Year20142017
ModelM-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in113.2 in
Length189.1 in194.5 in
Width75.2 in74.1 in
Height70.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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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