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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: $111,895

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $122,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $104,248

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $113,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimAMG S65CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $226,900 $99,050
Base Invoice $211,017 $92,116
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 2,580
Premium Package 1   3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 2,399
Premium Package 1   3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139
Options (change) 4,200 9,370
Options (change) 3,906 8,657
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 2,100 2,600
Total Price $234,125 $111,895
Total Invoice $217,948 $104,248

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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: $103,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,222
Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimAMG S65CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12507hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$234,125$111,895
Adjustments for Features-18,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$215,350$111,895
Total Invoice$217,948$104,248
Adjustments for Features-17,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$200,470$104,248

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

Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimAMG S65CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
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 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
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 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 $150
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, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
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$25,190$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,4780

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

Model Year20172011
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.4,097 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 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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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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