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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,205

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $63,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,668

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $62,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelGSGSGSCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim350460450hCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $114,100 $151,500 $158,700 $211,000
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $106,113 $140,895 $147,591 $196,230
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100          
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500          
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620            
Cargo net 59 59 59        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200          
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210          
Satellite radio 486 486 486        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900        
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950    
Heated steering wheel         0   0
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80          
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496            
Cargo net 35 35 35        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160          
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168          
Satellite radio 389 389 389        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760        
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744    
Heated steering wheel         0   0
Options (change) 8,530 7,155 5,795 2,950 2,950 0 0
Options (change) 6,927 5,827 4,739 2,744 2,744 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $54,205 $61,300 $61,720 $117,925 $156,325 $162,175 $213,975
Total Invoice $47,668 $53,573 $54,460 $109,732 $145,514 $151,066 $199,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,341
Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelGSGSGSCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim350460450hCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$54,205$61,300$61,720$117,925$156,325$162,175$213,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-7,225-10,025-11,375-12,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,205$60,100$60,870$110,700$146,300$150,800$201,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$6,665$0$35,600$40,100$90,775
Total Invoice$47,668$53,573$54,460$109,732$145,514$151,066$199,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-750-6,723-9,332-10,596-11,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,668$52,524$53,710$103,009$136,182$140,470$187,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,856$6,042$0$33,173$37,461$84,559

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelGSGSGSCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim350460450hCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD   $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row, power      $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Night vision     $1750$1750
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Second-row low console   $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150  
Regenerative braking   $0   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Cassette player$50$50$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat      $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats      $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,490$4,690$4,340$10,715$13,515$14,865$15,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$7,225$10,025$11,375$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-750-6,723-9,332-10,596-11,637

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Model Year20092012
ModelGSCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in116.3 in
Length190.0 in200.6 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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