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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: $122,365

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $122,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,879

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $113,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimAMG S65CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $226,900 $94,900
Base Invoice $211,017 $88,257
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950  
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 2,850
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 12,625
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Night vision   1,780
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814  
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 2,651
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 11,741
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Night vision   1,655
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Options (change) 14,600 26,590
Options (change) 13,579 24,747
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $244,525 $122,365
Total Invoice $227,621 $113,879

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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: $107,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,361
Model Year20172012
ModelS-ClassCLS
TrimAMG S65CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12518hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$244,525$122,365
Adjustments for Features-14,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$230,150$122,365
Total Invoice$227,621$113,879
Adjustments for Features-13,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$214,240$113,879

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

Model Year20172012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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, 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$19,940$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,3810

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

Model Year20172012
ModelS-ClassCLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.2 in
Length206.5 in194.5 in
Width74.8 in74.1 in
Height58.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,969 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 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 AMG S65

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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