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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,440

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $14,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,196

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350R500CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $67,550 $74,850
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $62,822 $69,611
Lighting Package 890 890    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Entertainment Package 1,190      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Sunroof 1,490 1,490    
Rear side airbags 385 385    
Heated second row seats 1,190 690   625
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 590 590
Satellite radio 500 500    
Power liftgate 520 520    
Proximity key   1,080    
Night Package     300 300
Alloy wheels, optional design     500 500
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660 660
Premium 1 Package     3,250  
Folding second row seats     440 440
Premium Package       4,200
Special order charge       250
Lighting Package 828 828    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Entertainment Package 1,107      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116 1,767  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642    
Sunroof 1,386 1,386    
Rear side airbags 358 358    
Heated second row seats 1,107 642   581
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 549 549
Satellite radio 465 465    
Power liftgate 484 484    
Proximity key   1,004    
Night Package     279 279
Alloy wheels, optional design     465 465
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614 614
Premium 1 Package     3,023  
Folding second row seats     409 409
Premium Package       3,906
Special order charge       233
Options (change) 12,665 10,580 7,640 7,565
Options (change) 11,781 9,840 7,106 7,036
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $61,440 $66,855 $76,115 $83,340
Total Invoice $57,196 $62,260 $70,853 $77,572

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,749
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350R500CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 1280, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$61,440$66,855$76,115$83,340
Adjustments for Features0-200-975-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,440$66,655$75,140$81,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,215$0$5,960
Total Invoice$57,196$62,260$70,853$77,572
Adjustments for Features0-186-908-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,196$62,074$69,945$75,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,878$0$5,542

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

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelR-ClassR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350R500CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
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
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
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
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,590$7,790$8,565$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$975$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-908-2,085

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

Model Year20062017
ModelR-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in113.2 in
Length203.0 in194.5 in
Width75.7 in74.1 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested85088%
Total Not Requested11512%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested40078%
Total Not Requested11522%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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 pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length 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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length 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
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested112562%

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