Lexus ES Lexus ES 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA Mercedes-Benz CLA 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

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.

Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,070

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $2,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,834

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,905

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelESCLACLA
Trim350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $36,438 $30,132 $46,454
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 800 350
Rear spoiler 319 300  
Convenience Package   500 500
Parktronic Package   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 744 326
Rear spoiler 209 273  
Convenience Package   465 465
Parktronic Package   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 9,218 13,745 12,145
Options (change) 8,306 12,777 11,295
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $49,113 $47,070 $63,020
Total Invoice $45,739 $43,834 $58,674

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus ES dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz CLA dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,003
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,868
Model Year201820172017
ModelESCLACLA
Trim350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,113$47,070$63,020
Adjustments for Features-400-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,073$47,070$60,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,325
Total Invoice$45,739$43,834$58,674
Adjustments for Features-370-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,702$43,834$56,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,396

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820172017
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
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  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,030$7,990$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-370-2,444

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182017
ModelESCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length192.7 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested310058%
Total Not Requested220042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.