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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: $48,689

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $33,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,448

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $30,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201420142014
ModelESESCLSCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,590 2,590      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500 3,000      
Alloy wheels, optional design 40        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970 970
Power trunk closer 400 400      
Heated steering wheel 450 450      
LED headlights 515 515      
Rear spoiler 319   400    
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     4,150 3,690 3,690
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,392 2,392      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221 2,761      
Alloy wheels, optional design 37        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902 902
Power trunk closer 368 368      
Heated steering wheel 415 415      
LED headlights 473 473      
Rear spoiler 209   372    
Blind spot warning system 460 460      
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) 8,814 7,955 9,060 7,610 7,610
Options (change) 8,035 7,329 8,427 7,078 7,078
Destination 975 975 925 925 925
Total Price $48,689 $50,750 $82,085 $108,035 $115,035
Total Invoice $45,448 $47,475 $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: $29,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,290
Model Year20172017201420142014
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, 15835, 15610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,689$50,750$82,085$108,035$115,035
Adjustments for Features-1750-4,115-7,315-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,514$50,750$77,970$100,720$107,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,236$0$22,750$29,350
Total Invoice$45,448$47,475$76,405$100,538$107,048
Adjustments for Features-1630-3,830-6,807-7,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,285$47,475$72,575$93,731$99,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,190$0$21,156$27,294

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201420142014
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 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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   
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
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$4,990$4,815$8,930$12,130$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$4,115$7,315$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-1630-3,830-6,807-7,179

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172014
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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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 System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length 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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
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 headlights-250Yes
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights-250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights-250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

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