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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: $108,865

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $49,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,307

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $46,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,000 $94,900
Base Invoice $130,200 $88,257
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950
Night vision 1,780 1,780
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350 850
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 2,850
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744
Night vision 1,655 1,655
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256 791
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 2,651
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 16,380 13,090
Options (change) 15,234 12,175
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $158,285 $108,865
Total Invoice $147,339 $101,307

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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: $46,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,263
Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$158,285$108,865
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$155,310$108,865
Total Invoice$147,339$101,307
Adjustments for Features-2,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$144,570$101,307

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,740$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7690

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

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

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.2 in
Length206.5 in194.5 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,916 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 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 S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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