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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: $33,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $34,400 $65,751 $89,559
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,140 1,140
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,230 2,230
Premium Package 1   3,950 3,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   920  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 1,060 1,060
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 2,074 2,074
Premium Package 1   3,674 2,976
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   856  
Options (change) 9,600 8,240 6,570
Options (change) 8,840 7,664 6,110
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $47,200 $81,115 $106,345
Total Invoice $44,115 $75,590 $99,144

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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: $30,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,526
Model Year201220092009
ModelESCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,200$81,115$106,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,165-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$77,950$101,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,530
Total Invoice$44,115$75,590$99,144
Adjustments for Features0-2,949-4,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,115$72,641$94,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,967

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220092009
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 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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$3,915$7,080$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,949-4,536

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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