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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: $48,415

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $30,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,280

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $28,572

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Model Year2018201820062006
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $60,357 $80,538
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520 7,980    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Power trunk closer     510 510
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     890  
Adaptive cruise control     3,130 3,110
Comfort Package       1,750
Navigation system       1,240
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847 7,350    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Power trunk closer     474 474
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     828  
Adaptive cruise control     2,911 2,892
Comfort Package       1,628
Navigation system       1,153
Options (change) 8,520 7,980 12,279 10,709
Options (change) 7,847 7,350 11,420 9,959
Destination 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $48,415 $50,795 $79,254 $99,784
Total Invoice $45,280 $47,516 $73,852 $92,972

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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: $30,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,896
Model Year2018201820062006
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$48,415$50,795$79,254$99,784
Adjustments for Features0-25-725-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,415$50,770$78,529$98,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,355$0$20,430
Total Invoice$45,280$47,516$73,852$92,972
Adjustments for Features0-23-676-769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,280$47,493$73,176$92,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,213$0$19,027

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820062006
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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  
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
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,165$7,190$7,890$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$725$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-676-769

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182006
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?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested372570%
Total Not Requested157530%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested372575%
Total Not Requested127525%

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
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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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