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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: $45,690

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,561

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelESCLACLA
Trim350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $34,400 $30,411 $46,872
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650  
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535  
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 9,600 11,995 11,145
Options (change) 8,840 11,155 10,364
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $47,200 $45,690 $62,540
Total Invoice $44,115 $42,561 $58,231

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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: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,683
Model Year201220182018
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, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,200$45,690$62,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,285-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$43,405$57,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,025
Total Invoice$44,115$42,561$58,231
Adjustments for Features0-2,129-4,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$40,432$53,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,041

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220182018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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, high-speed or partial $200$200
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
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
Surround sound$250  
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Interior trim, special color  $0
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$7,180$9,465$12,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,285$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129-4,758

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122018
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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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