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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: $106,040

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $92,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $98,696

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $85,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $194,000 $94,900
Base Invoice $180,420 $88,257
iPod integration 425  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Night vision   1,780
iPod integration 395  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Night vision   1,655
Options (change) 425 10,265
Options (change) 395 9,564
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $198,300 $106,040
Total Invoice $184,690 $98,696

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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: $89,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,270
Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$198,300$106,040
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$195,375$106,040
Total Invoice$184,690$98,696
Adjustments for Features-2,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$181,966$98,696

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

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection, night $50
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,090$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7240

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

Model Year20082012
ModelS-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.2 in
Length205.0 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%

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