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

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,480

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,292

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelGSGSGSCLACLA
Trim350460450hCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $29,807 $46,035
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320    
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 300 300
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620     850  
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Garmin Map Pilot       600 600
Parktronic Package       970 970
Interior Package       1,650 1,650
Premium Package       2,400 2,400
Power passenger seat       400  
Driver Assistance Package       2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Wood trim       325 325
Rearview camera       460 460
Xenon HID headlights       850  
Sunroof, large       1,480 1,480
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Tires, run-flat 952 256 256    
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 279 279
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496     791  
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Garmin Map Pilot       558 558
Parktronic Package       902 902
Interior Package       1,535 1,535
Premium Package       2,232 2,232
Power passenger seat       372  
Driver Assistance Package       2,325 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Wood trim       302 302
Rearview camera       428 428
Xenon HID headlights       791  
Sunroof, large       1,376 1,376
Options (change) 9,121 7,206 6,256 13,505 11,405
Options (change) 7,412 5,880 5,120 12,560 10,606
Destination 825 825 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,796 $61,351 $62,181 $46,480 $61,830
Total Invoice $48,153 $53,626 $54,841 $43,292 $57,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,873
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelGSGSGSCLACLA
Trim350460450hCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$54,796$61,351$62,181$46,480$61,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,375-2,160-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,796$60,151$60,806$44,320$57,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,355$6,010$0$13,225
Total Invoice$48,153$53,626$54,841$43,292$57,566
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-1,213-2,012-3,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,153$52,577$53,628$41,280$53,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,424$5,475$0$12,297

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelGSGSGSCLACLA
Trim350460450hCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,215$7,390$8,175$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,375$2,160$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-1,213-2,012-3,989

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092016
ModelGSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length190.0 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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