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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,745

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $6,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelESCLACLA
Trim330CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $28,640 $29,807 $46,035
Xenon HID headlights 640 850  
Stability control 650    
Navigation system 2,200    
Heated front seats 640    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620 850  
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Power passenger seat   400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights 512 791  
Stability control 520    
Navigation system 1,843    
Heated front seats 512    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496 791  
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Power passenger seat   372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 4,750 9,275 7,175
Options (change) 3,883 8,626 6,672
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $37,745 $42,250 $57,600
Total Invoice $33,218 $39,358 $53,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,754
Model Year200620162016
ModelESCLACLA
Trim330CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,745$42,250$57,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,635-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$38,615$51,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,300
Total Invoice$33,218$39,358$53,632
Adjustments for Features0-3,386-5,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,218$35,972$48,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,367

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200620162016
ModelESCLACLA
Trim330CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$7,400$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,386-5,293

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062016
ModelESCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%

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