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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison

Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison:
Lexus LS vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the LS vs. CLS Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the LS and CLS will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lexus LS 460's price is $625 lower than the Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the LS vs. CLS Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Lexus LS 460, the Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550 includes additional features worth $1175. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1175 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550's additional features, the Lexus LS 460 is $625 less than the Lexus LS 460.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,253
Model Year20112012
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers450, 19610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18x-
Total Price82,65084,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price82,65083,275
Total Invoice73,27178,618
Adjustments for Features0-1,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice73,27177,524

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Invoice Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Price Comparison (MSRP): Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Lexus LS 460
Difference: 1,800
Lowest Total Invoice: Lexus LS 460
Difference: 5,347
Model Year20112012
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price67,13071,300
Base Invoice59,74666,309
Air Suspension w/VGRS2,120 
Luxury Value Edition965 
Comfort Plus Package4,975 
Radar-based collision preparation system1,500 
AWD2,3052,500
Parking guidance system - active700 
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers2,080 
Driver Assistance Package 2,950
Premium 1 Package 4,390
Obstacle detection, rear 970
Heated second row seats 625
Special order charge 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590
Air Suspension w/VGRS 0
Luxury Value Edition 0
Comfort Plus Package 0
Radar-based collision preparation system 0
AWD 2,325
Parking guidance system - active 0
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers 0
Driver Assistance Package 2,744
Premium 1 Package 4,083
Obstacle detection, rear 902
Heated second row seats 581
Special order charge 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549
Total options14,64512,275
Total options12,65011,434
Destination875875
Total Price82,65084,450
Total Invoice73,27178,618

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112012
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $1450
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot intervention $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Compact spare tire $75
Driver drowsiness monitor $250
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention system $200
Lane departure warning system $200
Rollover sensor $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
iPod integration $150
Residual heat $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$50 
Traffic information $50
USB port$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $25
Cornering lights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1200
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled second row seats$200 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1500
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1250 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,315$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112012
ModelLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.2 in
Length198.0 in194.5 in
Width73.8 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.4,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
460

Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical750Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1250Yes
Active steering1250No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Voice control for infotainment system100Yes
Traffic + travel information50No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Power door closers200No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested192558%
Total Not Requested140042%

Option Package Details
CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or laser-based collision preparation system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention200No
Total Requested75027%
Total Not Requested200073%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration150No
LED headlights700No
Total Requested147558%
Total Not Requested107542%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Lexus LS

Price of the Lexus LS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan, ext. 357-horsepower 4.6L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 These are expensive cars to buy.
2005 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Was expensive used compared to Germans, Lexus dealers hard to negotiate with.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mercedes-Benz CLS

Price of the Mercedes-Benz CLS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 $100K+ car

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