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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: $48,105

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,942

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $29,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,370 $39,250 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $34,068 $36,767 $63,194 $87,002
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155    
Xenon HID headlights 515 515    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,120 1,120
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745      
Alloy wheels, optional design 110      
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 480 450    
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,200 2,200
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Navigation Package   2,625    
Premium Package 2     4,770 4,035
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     910  
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510
iPod integration     425 425
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144    
Xenon HID headlights 473 473    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,042 1,042
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452      
Alloy wheels, optional design 100      
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Heated steering wheel 443 416    
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,046 2,046
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Navigation Package   2,423    
Premium Package 2     4,436 3,753
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     846  
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474
iPod integration     395 395
Options (change) 10,840 9,080 9,935 8,290
Options (change) 9,979 8,363 9,239 7,710
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $48,105 $49,225 $80,060 $105,315
Total Invoice $44,942 $46,025 $74,608 $98,187

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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: $30,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,478
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 8480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,105$49,225$80,060$105,315
Adjustments for Features-2250-1,500-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,880$49,225$78,560$102,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,345$0$23,555
Total Invoice$44,942$46,025$74,608$98,187
Adjustments for Features-2100-1,398-2,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,732$46,025$73,210$95,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0$21,994

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$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$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$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$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,140$6,640$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$1,500$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100-1,398-2,983

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132008
ModelESCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.4 in
Length192.7 in193.0 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested217584%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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