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

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,385

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,257

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $8,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelGSGSGSCLKCLK
Trim350460450hCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $46,450 $55,150
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $43,198 $51,290
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665 2,290 2,290
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320 210  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200      
Rear spoiler 200 200 200    
Premium III Package       1,000 1,000
Premium II Package       1,100 1,100
Premium I Package       2,550 2,250
Power trunk closer       530 530
Satellite radio       520 520
Proximity key       1,110 1,110
Heated front seats       710 710
Rear side airbags       400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86      
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523 2,130 2,130
Tires, run-flat 1,024 275 275 195  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 284     512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172      
Rear spoiler 172 172 172    
Premium III Package       930 930
Premium II Package       1,022 1,024
Premium I Package       2,372 2,092
Power trunk closer       493 493
Satellite radio       484 484
Proximity key       1,032 1,032
Heated front seats       660 660
Rear side airbags       372 372
Metallic paint (extra cost)       660 660
Options (change) 3,610 1,985 2,185 11,680 11,170
Options (change) 3,172 1,773 1,970 10,862 10,389
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $51,385 $58,230 $62,010 $59,005 $67,195
Total Invoice $46,257 $51,927 $55,901 $54,935 $62,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,933
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelGSGSGSCLKCLK
Trim350460450hCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,385$58,230$62,010$59,005$67,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,975-800-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,385$56,530$60,035$58,205$66,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,145$8,650$0$8,065
Total Invoice$46,257$51,927$55,901$54,935$62,554
Adjustments for Features0-1,516-1,780-745-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,257$50,411$54,121$54,190$61,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,154$7,864$0$7,503

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelGSGSGSCLKCLK
Trim350460450hCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,190$5,465$4,290$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,975$800$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,516-1,780-745-861

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20112008
ModelGSCLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in106.9 in
Length190.0 in183.2 in
Width71.7 in68.5 in
Height56.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested61528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested61532%

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