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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: $45,630

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $2,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,483

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelESCLACLA
Trim350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $30,253 $29,807 $46,035
Ultra Luxury Package 5,380    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600    
Rear spoiler 299 300 300
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Parktronic Package   970 970
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Power passenger seat   400  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Rearview camera   460 460
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Ultra Luxury Package 4,378    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Adaptive cruise control 2,080    
Rear spoiler 199 279 279
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Parktronic Package   902 902
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Power passenger seat   372  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Rearview camera   428 428
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Options (change) 13,029 12,655 11,405
Options (change) 10,465 11,769 10,606
Destination 765 925 925
Total Price $47,914 $45,630 $61,830
Total Invoice $41,483 $42,501 $57,566

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $621
Model Year200820162016
ModelESCLACLA
Trim350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,914$45,630$61,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,914$43,870$57,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,575
Total Invoice$41,483$42,501$57,566
Adjustments for Features0-1,639-4,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,483$40,862$53,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,621

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200820162016
ModelESCLACLA
Trim350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $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$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,290$8,050$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,639-4,083

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelESCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested152541%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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