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

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

Lowest Total Price: $106,345

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $27,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,144

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $25,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $127,000 $96,300
Base Invoice $118,110 $89,559
iPod integration 425  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850  
Premium Package 1   3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Adaptive cruise control   2,230
iPod integration 395  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650  
Premium Package 1   2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Adaptive cruise control   2,074
Options (change) 3,275 6,570
Options (change) 3,045 6,110
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 2,600
Total Price $134,150 $106,345
Total Invoice $125,030 $99,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,368
Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$134,150$106,345
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,375$106,345
Total Invoice$125,030$99,144
Adjustments for Features-3,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,512$99,144

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

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$9,315$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5180

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

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.4 in
Length205.0 in193.0 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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