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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: $34,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,650

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $34,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim330CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $28,640 $66,309 $88,257
Stability control 650    
Navigation system 2,200    
Xenon HID headlights 640    
Heated front seats 640    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 590  
Sunshade, rear, power 210    
Stability control 520    
Navigation system 1,843    
Xenon HID headlights 512    
Heated front seats 512    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 549  
Sunshade, rear, power 168    
Options (change) 5,290 590 0
Options (change) 4,315 549 0
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $38,285 $72,765 $95,775
Total Invoice $33,650 $67,733 $89,132

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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: $30,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,415
Model Year200620122012
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim330CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,285$72,765$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,940-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$68,825$91,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,410
Total Invoice$33,650$67,733$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-3,668-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,650$64,065$84,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,842

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620122012
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim330CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,415$6,355$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,940$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,668-4,225

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelESCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in194.5 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height57.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.3 ft3

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