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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: $47,050

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $449

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelESCLACLA
Trim350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $33,299 $29,807 $46,035
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Rear spoiler 299 300 300
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Power passenger seat   400  
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Parktronic Package   970 970
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040    
Rear spoiler 199 279 279
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Power passenger seat   372  
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Parktronic Package   902 902
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 9,899 14,075 12,825
Options (change) 8,523 13,089 11,926
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,499 $47,050 $63,250
Total Invoice $42,697 $43,821 $58,886

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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: $2,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $366
Model Year201120162016
ModelESCLACLA
Trim350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp 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$47,499$47,050$63,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,499$45,450$59,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,575
Total Invoice$42,697$43,821$58,886
Adjustments for Features0-1,490-3,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,697$42,331$54,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,622

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201120162016
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
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 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
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$6,415$8,015$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,490-3,933

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112016
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested115057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested34027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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