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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: $113,965

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $90,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $106,052

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $84,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $198,950 $107,800
Base Invoice $185,024 $100,254
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950  
iPod integration 425  
Lane departure warning   875
Premium Package   3,740
Heated second row seats   625
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884  
iPod integration 395  
Lane departure warning   814
Premium Package   3,478
Heated second row seats   581
Options (change) 1,375 5,240
Options (change) 1,279 4,873
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $204,200 $113,965
Total Invoice $190,178 $106,052

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,379
Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$204,200$113,965
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$201,250$113,965
Total Invoice$190,178$106,052
Adjustments for Features-2,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$187,431$106,052

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

Model Year20092016
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision$1750 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,290$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7470

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

Model Year20092016
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.4,420 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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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?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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