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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: $49,724

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,352

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $29,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $39,500 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $34,300 $37,000 $66,309 $88,257
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435    
Xenon HID headlights 565 565    
Alloy wheels, optional design 110      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 450 450    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500    
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Lane departure warning 1,015 965    
Rear spoiler 319   400  
Navigation Package   2,625    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239    
Xenon HID headlights 521 521    
Alloy wheels, optional design 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Heated steering wheel 416 416    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380    
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Lane departure warning 933 889    
Rear spoiler 209   372  
Navigation Package   2,423    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549  
Options (change) 12,194 10,095 9,300 7,610
Options (change) 11,142 9,300 8,650 7,078
Destination 910 910 875 875
Total Price $49,724 $50,505 $81,475 $103,385
Total Invoice $46,352 $47,210 $75,834 $96,210

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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: $28,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,118
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
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$49,724$50,505$81,475$103,385
Adjustments for Features-4250-4,040-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,299$50,505$77,435$97,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,206$0$20,510
Total Invoice$46,352$47,210$75,834$96,210
Adjustments for Features-3960-3,760-5,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,956$47,210$72,074$91,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,254$0$19,074

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
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 
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Metal pedals   $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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,215$9,255$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$4,040$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-3,760-5,062

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142012
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

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%
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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested162570%
Total Not Requested70030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

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