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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: $35,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,447

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $35,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $30,253 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
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 500 970 970 970
Rear spoiler 299 400    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 590    
Sunshade, rear, power 210      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,150    
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 400 902 902 902
Rear spoiler 199 372    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 549    
Sunshade, rear, power 168      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,860    
Options (change) 11,734 9,060 3,920 3,920
Options (change) 9,429 8,427 3,646 3,646
Destination 765 925 925 925
Total Price $46,619 $82,085 $104,345 $111,345
Total Invoice $40,447 $76,405 $97,106 $103,616

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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: $28,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,521
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$46,619$82,085$104,345$111,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,915-7,615-8,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,619$75,170$96,730$103,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,560$28,160
Total Invoice$40,447$76,405$97,106$103,616
Adjustments for Features0-6,437-7,087-7,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,447$69,968$90,019$96,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,051$26,189

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,340$11,255$11,955$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,915$7,615$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,437-7,087-7,459

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082014
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.4,256 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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
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
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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