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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: $47,260

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $28,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,204

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $26,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,020 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $35,688 $38,422 $60,357 $80,538
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,100 1,100
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500 3,000    
Rain-sensing wipers 155 155    
Alloy wheels, optional design 40      
Power trunk closer 400 400 510 510
Heated steering wheel 450 450    
LED headlights 515 515    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,650 2,650    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     890  
Comfort Package       1,750
Navigation system       1,240
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,023 1,023
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221 2,761    
Rain-sensing wipers 144 144    
Alloy wheels, optional design 37      
Power trunk closer 368 368 474 474
Heated steering wheel 416 416    
LED headlights 473 473    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,447 2,447    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     828  
Comfort Package       1,628
Navigation system       1,153
Options (change) 8,210 7,670 9,149 7,599
Options (change) 7,566 7,069 8,509 7,067
Destination 950 950 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $47,260 $49,640 $76,124 $96,674
Total Invoice $44,204 $46,441 $70,941 $90,080

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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: $26,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,827
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,260$49,640$76,124$96,674
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,050-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,260$49,615$74,074$94,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$20,450
Total Invoice$44,204$46,441$70,941$90,080
Adjustments for Features0-23-1,910-2,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,204$46,418$69,031$88,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,214$0$19,046

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS500CLS55 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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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$5,490$5,515$7,540$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$2,050$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-1,910-2,003

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162006
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.3,813 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

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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 System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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