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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: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,498

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $30,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $33,299 $60,357 $80,538
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,100 1,100
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 3,130 3,110
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Premium Package   3,650  
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   890  
Comfort Package     1,750
CD changer, in-dash     430
Navigation system     1,240
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 1,023 1,023
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 2,911 2,892
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Premium Package   3,395  
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   828  
Comfort Package     1,628
CD changer, in-dash     400
Navigation system     1,153
Options (change) 9,600 11,769 10,629
Options (change) 8,324 10,946 9,885
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $47,200 $78,744 $99,704
Total Invoice $42,498 $73,378 $92,898

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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: $28,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,457
Model Year201120062006
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,200$78,744$99,704
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$76,144$96,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,660
Total Invoice$42,498$73,378$92,898
Adjustments for Features0-2,423-2,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,498$70,955$90,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,241

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120062006
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$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 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,965$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,423-2,702

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112006
ModelESCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in193.0 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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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