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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $25,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $23,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $34,400 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Options (change) 8,100 3,840 4,790 3,740
Options (change) 7,460 3,572 4,455 3,478
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $45,700 $71,665 $79,815 $112,465
Total Invoice $42,735 $66,714 $74,293 $104,657

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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: $23,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,745
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,700$71,665$79,815$112,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-5,115-9,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$69,265$74,700$102,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,435$33,585
Total Invoice$42,735$66,714$74,293$104,657
Adjustments for Features0-2,234-4,761-8,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,735$64,480$69,532$95,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,052$31,230

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $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
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Metal pedals   $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  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,465$7,865$10,580$15,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$5,115$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,234-4,761-8,947

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122016
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.4,035 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested97552%
Total Not Requested90048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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