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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: $100,214

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $124,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $93,372

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $116,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $222,000 $86,600
Base Invoice $206,460 $80,538
Lighting Package   1,220
Comfort Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
CD changer, in-dash   430
Power trunk closer   510
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   1,240
Adaptive cruise control   3,110
Lighting Package   1,135
Comfort Package   1,628
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
CD changer, in-dash   400
Power trunk closer   474
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   1,153
Adaptive cruise control   2,892
Options (change) 0 11,139
Options (change) 0 10,359
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 2,100 1,700
Total Price $225,025 $100,214
Total Invoice $209,485 $93,372

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,257
Model Year20152006
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12469hp V8
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$225,025$100,214
Adjustments for Features-20,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$204,770$100,214
Total Invoice$209,485$93,372
Adjustments for Features-18,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$190,629$93,372

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

Model Year20152006
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimS65 AMGCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$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
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tire-pressure monitor$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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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, second row$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather headliner$1000 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$25,805$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$20,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18,8560

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

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,969 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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