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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: $52,045

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250   
Difference: $1,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011202120212021
ModelGSGSGSCLACLACLA
Trim350460450hCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $37,850 $47,850 $55,350
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100        
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620     850 850 850
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 300    
Driver Assistance Package       1,500 1,500 1,500
Premium Package       1,800 1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package       2,300 2,300 2,300
Interior Package       1,650 1,650  
Parktronic Package       970 970 970
Convenience Package       400 400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850    
Sunroof, large       1,480 1,480 1,480
Wood trim       325 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package           1,650
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523      
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430        
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86        
Tires, run-flat 1,024 275 275      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533     791 791 791
Rear spoiler 172 172 172 273    
Driver Assistance Package       1,395 1,395 1,395
Premium Package       1,674 1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package       2,139 2,139 2,139
Interior Package       1,535 1,535  
Parktronic Package       902 902 902
Convenience Package       372 372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791    
Sunroof, large       1,376 1,376 1,376
Wood trim       302 302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package           1,535
Options (change) 5,700 3,785 3,685 13,145 11,995 11,995
Options (change) 4,969 3,321 3,260 12,219 11,155 11,155
Destination 875 875 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $53,475 $60,030 $63,510 $52,045 $60,895 $68,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,978
Model Year201120112011202120212021
ModelGSGSGSCLACLACLA
Trim350460450hCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H221hp I4302hp I4382hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6S7S7S8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,475$60,030$63,510$52,045$60,895$68,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,375-2,560-5,635-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,475$58,830$62,135$49,485$55,260$63,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,355$8,660$0$5,775$13,625

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201120112011202120212021
ModelGSGSGSCLACLACLA
Trim350460450hCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
8-speed automated manual     $1300
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$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$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Body kit    $0$0
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts     $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,980$7,180$7,355$8,540$11,615$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,375$2,560$5,635$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-1,238-653-1,129-943

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112021
ModelGSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.4 in
Length190.0 in184.6 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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