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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: $49,769

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $32,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,417

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $29,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelESESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $40,580 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $35,314 $38,013 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155      
Xenon HID headlights 565 565      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970 970
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,695        
Alloy wheels, optional design 110        
Power trunk closer 400 400      
Heated steering wheel 450 450      
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935 2,435      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500      
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Lane departure warning 1,015 1,015      
Rear spoiler 319   400    
Navigation Package   1,795      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     4,150 3,690 3,690
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590    
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144      
Xenon HID headlights 521 521      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902 902
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,488        
Alloy wheels, optional design 100        
Power trunk closer 368 368      
Heated steering wheel 416 416      
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699 2,239      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380      
Blind spot warning system 460 460      
Lane departure warning 933 933      
Rear spoiler 209   372    
Navigation Package   1,660      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package     3,860 3,432 3,432
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549    
Options (change) 11,144 9,315 9,060 7,610 7,610
Options (change) 10,178 8,581 8,427 7,078 7,078
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $49,769 $50,820 $82,085 $108,035 $115,035
Total Invoice $46,417 $47,519 $76,405 $100,538 $107,048

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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: $28,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,251
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelESESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,769$50,820$82,085$108,035$115,035
Adjustments for Features-4250-4,440-7,640-8,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,344$50,820$77,645$100,395$106,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0$22,750$29,350
Total Invoice$46,417$47,519$76,405$100,538$107,048
Adjustments for Features-3960-4,133-7,110-7,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,021$47,519$72,272$93,428$99,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,498$0$21,156$27,294

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelESESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver attention monitor$500$500   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$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$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Metal pedals   $75$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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,890$5,465$9,905$13,105$13,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$4,440$7,640$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-4,133-7,110-7,482

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152014
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.4,256 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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%
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

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
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
LED headlights500No
Total Requested152569%
Total Not Requested70031%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested110044%

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