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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: $50,243

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,000 $41,910 $75,150 $108,900
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520 7,980    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 379 800  
Rear spoiler 319      
Night Package     300  
Alloy wheels, optional design     500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590  
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847 7,350    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 744  
Rear spoiler 209      
Night Package     279  
Alloy wheels, optional design     465  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093
Premium Package     3,627 2,325
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549  
Options (change) 9,218 8,359 8,340 4,750
Options (change) 8,306 7,600 7,757 4,418
Destination 1,025 1,025 995 995
Total Price $50,243 $51,294 $84,485 $114,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 300h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,977
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6176hp I4 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,243$51,294$84,485$114,645
Adjustments for Features-3750-4,340-8,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,868$51,294$80,145$106,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,426$0$26,035

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2021202120182018
ModelESESCLSCLS
Trim350300hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,840$5,465$9,805$13,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$4,340$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-4,040-7,878

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20212018
ModelESCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in113.2 in
Length195.9 in194.5 in
Width73.4 in74.1 in
Height56.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,691 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
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 headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 Requested442583%
Total Not Requested87517%

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 headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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 Requested442589%
Total Not Requested57511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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