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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: $63,595

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,020

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $12,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelR-ClassCLSCLSCLS
TrimR350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,240 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $46,537 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated front seats 750      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 800 800  
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250  
Blind spot warning system 600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Night Package   300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package     4,200 2,500
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Heated front seats 698      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 744 744  
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233  
Blind spot warning system 558      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Night Package   279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Premium Package     3,906 2,325
Options (change) 12,480 8,315 7,365 3,375
Options (change) 11,608 7,734 6,850 3,139
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $63,595 $76,790 $83,140 $113,200
Total Invoice $59,020 $71,481 $77,386 $105,341

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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: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,613
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelR-ClassCLSCLSCLS
TrimR350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,595$76,790$83,140$113,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,985-3,050-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,595$74,805$80,090$106,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,285$31,620
Total Invoice$59,020$71,481$77,386$105,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,848-2,839-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,020$69,633$74,547$99,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,914$29,403

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

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelR-ClassCLSCLSCLS
TrimR350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$8,705$10,690$11,755$15,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985$3,050$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,848-2,839-6,305

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

Model Year20112017
ModelR-ClassCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in113.2 in
Length203.0 in194.5 in
Width77.1 in74.1 in
Height65.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested251577%
Total Not Requested75023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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