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10 Years in Gilbert | Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert

September 1st, 2026 by
Gilbert ARizona

In September 2016, Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert opened its doors on Gilbert Road. This month we turn ten. Ten years later we have been named a Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best dealer eight times, an award given to a small fraction of dealers nationwide, measured on customer experience rather than on volume alone. The same general manager…

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CLA 220 vs CLA 250+ vs CLA 350: Which 2027 CLA Should You Buy?

August 31st, 2026 by
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert 2027 CLA 250+

The 2027 CLA comes in three flavors, and the most important difference is not power or price. It is that one is a hybrid and two are fully electric. Decide that first and the rest gets easy. 2027 CLA lineup at a glance CLA 220 Hybrid CLA 250+ Electric CLA 350 4MATIC® Electric Starting MSRP…

Charging a Mercedes-Benz EV in the East Valley: What the CLA’s NACS Port Changes

August 30th, 2026 by
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert

Quick answer: The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA has two charge ports side by side at the right rear. A J1772 port handles Level 1 and Level 2 charging, and a NACS port handles DC fast charging, including at Tesla Supercharger stations without an adapter. What is NACS and why does it matter? NACS is the North…

Monsoon Season and Your Mercedes-Benz: Driving Safely and Undoing the Dust Damage

August 23rd, 2026 by
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert

Quick answer: Arizona monsoon season runs June 15 through September 30. If you drive into a dust storm, pull completely off the roadway, turn your engine and all lights off, and take your foot off the brake. Afterward, rinse the vehicle before touching the paint, and check the cabin air filter and driver assistance sensors….

How End-of-Model-Year Pricing Works at a Mercedes-Benz Dealer

August 20th, 2026 by
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert

How End-of-Model-Year Pricing Works at a Mercedes-Benz Dealer Quick answer: End-of-model-year offers usually arrive as subsidised financing rather than a lower sticker price. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services lowers the APR or increases lease credits on outgoing inventory, which reduces what you pay over the term without changing the advertised price of the vehicle. Why does the…

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ vs. BMW i4 eDrive40: Which Electric Luxury Sedan Wins in Arizona?

August 18th, 2026 by
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert CLA 250+

Quick answer: The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ starts at $47,950 against roughly $57,900 for the BMW i4 eDrive40, a difference of about $9,950. The BMW makes more power. The Mercedes-Benz costs less, and its native NACS port lets it charge at Tesla Supercharger stations without an adapter, which matters on Arizona freeways. How do the…

Sprinter Cargo vs. Crew Van: Choosing the Right Configuration for Your Arizona Business

August 16th, 2026 by
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert Sprinter Rates

Quick answer: Choose a Sprinter Cargo Van if the vehicle carries equipment and one or two people. Choose a Crew Van if you need to move a crew and their equipment in the same vehicle. Current Sprinter financing offers apply to Cargo and Crew vans and are listed on our monthly specials page. What is…

Back-to-School in the East Valley: Choosing the Right Mercedes-Benz SUV for the School Run

August 11th, 2026 by
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert 2027 CLA 250+

Quick answer: For one or two children, the GLB is the practical pick because it offers an optional third row in a compact footprint. For three or more, or for carpool duty, the GLE or GLS gives you real third-row space. The GLC sits in between and suits families who want size without a third…

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2026 vs. 2027 Mercedes-Benz: Is the Outgoing Model Year the Smarter Buy?

August 8th, 2026 by
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert Manager Specials

Quick answer: Buy the 2026 if you want the strongest incentives and the vehicle already has the features you need. Buy the 2027 if the model was significantly redesigned, if you plan to keep it beyond five years, or if resale value matters more to you than the up-front discount. Why do outgoing model years…

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What the Mercedes-Benz Upgrade Certificate Actually Covers, and Who Qualifies

August 5th, 2026 by

Quick answer: The Mercedes-Benz Upgrade Certificate Program offers up to $1,500 toward certain new Mercedes-Benz vehicles if you currently own a select competitor’s vehicle. Certificates are limited in number, eligibility varies, and the program terms are set by Mercedes-Benz USA. What is the Upgrade Certificate Program? It is what the industry calls a conquest offer….

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