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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: $106,615

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $44,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,395

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $41,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,500 $96,300
Base Invoice $129,735 $89,559
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Carbon fiber trim 4,650 2,500
Premium Package 1   3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Carbon fiber trim 4,325 2,325
Premium Package 1   2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Options (change) 11,115 6,840
Options (change) 10,338 6,361
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $151,540 $106,615
Total Invoice $140,998 $99,395

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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: $38,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,634
Model Year20142009
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$151,540$106,615
Adjustments for Features-6,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$145,125$106,615
Total Invoice$140,998$99,395
Adjustments for Features-5,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$135,029$99,395

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

Model Year20142009
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS63 AMGCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,215$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9690

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

Model Year20142009
ModelS-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.4 in
Length206.5 in193.0 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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 washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%

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