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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: $46,619

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,447

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $35,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $30,253 $66,309 $88,257
Premium Plus Package 2,480    
Rear side airbags 250    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970
Rear spoiler 299 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 590  
Sunshade, rear, power 210    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390  
Premium Plus Package 2,058    
Rear side airbags 200    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Adaptive cruise control 2,080    
Xenon HID headlights 652    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 902 902
Rear spoiler 199 372  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 549  
Sunshade, rear, power 168    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083  
Options (change) 11,734 9,300 3,920
Options (change) 9,429 8,650 3,646
Destination 765 875 875
Total Price $46,619 $81,475 $99,695
Total Invoice $40,447 $75,834 $92,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,346
Model Year200820122012
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,619$81,475$99,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,490-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,619$74,985$94,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,320
Total Invoice$40,447$75,834$92,778
Adjustments for Features0-6,041-5,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,447$69,793$87,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,969

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820122012
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
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$4,240$10,730$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,490$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,041-5,016

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelESCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in194.5 in
Width71.1 in74.1 in
Height57.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested195089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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