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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: $48,435

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $32,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,275

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $30,315

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Model Year2015201520092009
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $40,580 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $35,314 $38,013 $65,751 $89,559
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435    
Xenon HID headlights 565 565    
Alloy wheels, optional design 110      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,140 1,140
Power trunk closer 400 400    
Heated steering wheel 450 450    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,695      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,230 2,230
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Navigation Package   1,795    
Premium Package 1     3,950 3,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     920  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239    
Xenon HID headlights 521 521    
Alloy wheels, optional design 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,060 1,060
Power trunk closer 368 368    
Heated steering wheel 416 416    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,488      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,074 2,074
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Navigation Package   1,660    
Premium Package 1     3,674 2,976
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     856  
Options (change) 9,810 8,300 8,240 6,570
Options (change) 9,036 7,648 7,664 6,110
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $48,435 $49,805 $81,115 $106,345
Total Invoice $45,275 $46,586 $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: $31,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,183
Model Year2015201520092009
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, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,435$49,805$81,115$106,345
Adjustments for Features-2250-1,440-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,210$49,805$79,675$103,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$0$23,530
Total Invoice$45,275$46,586$75,590$99,144
Adjustments for Features-2100-1,342-2,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,065$46,586$74,248$96,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,521$0$21,969

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201520092009
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  
Remote app$25$25  
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  
HD radio$50$50  
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  
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$6,580$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$1,440$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100-1,342-2,927

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.3 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 ft315.9 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
Remote app25No
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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