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

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,285

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $33,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,650

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $32,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim330CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $28,640 $60,357 $80,538
Stability control 650    
Xenon HID headlights 640    
Heated front seats 640 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620    
Navigation system 2,200 1,240 1,240
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 890  
Sunshade, rear, power 210    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Comfort Package     1,750
Stability control 520    
Xenon HID headlights 512    
Heated front seats 512 642  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496    
Navigation system 1,843 1,153 1,153
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 828  
Sunshade, rear, power 168    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Comfort Package     1,628
Options (change) 5,290 4,470 4,640
Options (change) 4,315 4,158 4,316
Destination 695 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $38,285 $71,445 $93,715
Total Invoice $33,650 $66,590 $87,329

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,027
Model Year200620062006
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim330CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,285$71,445$93,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$68,320$88,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,395
Total Invoice$33,650$66,590$87,329
Adjustments for Features0-2,913-4,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,650$63,677$82,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,993

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620062006
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim330CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$5,515$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,913-4,659

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062006
ModelESCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in193.0 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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