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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: $49,389

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,296

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,040

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,370 $39,250 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $34,068 $36,767 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745      
Xenon HID headlights 515 515    
Alloy wheels, optional design 110   500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 480 450    
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500    
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Lane departure warning 965 965    
Rear spoiler 319      
Navigation Package   2,625    
Night Package     300  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452      
Xenon HID headlights 473 473    
Alloy wheels, optional design 100   465  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Heated steering wheel 443 416    
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380    
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Lane departure warning 889 889    
Rear spoiler 209      
Navigation Package   2,423    
Night Package     279  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093
Premium Package     3,627 2,325
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549  
Options (change) 12,124 10,045 7,540 4,750
Options (change) 11,077 9,252 7,013 4,418
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $49,389 $50,190 $83,685 $114,645
Total Invoice $46,040 $46,914 $77,898 $106,690

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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: $30,031
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,888
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,389$50,190$83,685$114,645
Adjustments for Features-4250-4,690-8,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,964$50,190$78,995$105,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,226$0$26,735
Total Invoice$46,040$46,914$77,898$106,690
Adjustments for Features-3960-4,366-8,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,644$46,914$73,532$98,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$0$24,862

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$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
Massage, driver seat   $100
Metal pedals  $75$75
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,490$6,065$10,755$14,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$4,690$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-4,366-8,296

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132018
ModelESCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length192.7 in194.5 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height57.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.3 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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
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 Requested217584%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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