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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: $62,410

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $12,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,101

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $11,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $66,900 $74,100
Base Invoice $39,153 $62,217 $68,913
Lighting Package 910    
Premium III Package 11,250    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Heating Package 1,370    
CD changer, remote 450    
Proximity key 1,110    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 800 800
iPod integration 375    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Night Package   300 300
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610  
Premium 1 Package   3,250  
Folding second row seats   440 440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Premium Package     4,200
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Lighting Package 846    
Premium III Package 10,462    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Heating Package 1,274    
CD changer, remote 418    
Proximity key 1,032    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 744 744
iPod integration 349    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Night Package   279 279
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497  
Premium 1 Package   3,023  
Folding second row seats   409 409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Premium Package     3,906
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 19,435 6,990 7,205
Options (change) 18,073 6,501 6,701
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $62,410 $74,815 $82,230
Total Invoice $58,101 $69,643 $76,539

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,021
Model Year200820162016
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$62,410$74,815$82,230
Adjustments for Features-5150-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,895$74,815$80,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000
Total Invoice$58,101$69,643$76,539
Adjustments for Features-4790-1,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,622$69,643$75,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,579

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

Model Year200820162016
ModelR-ClassCLSCLS
TrimR350 / R320CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
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
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,730$8,215$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-4790-1,317

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

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested395057%
Total Not Requested299043%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested97552%

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