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

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,380

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $29,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,789

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $30,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelGSGSCLSCLS
Trim300430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $65,751 $89,559
Navigation system 2,250 2,250    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,140 1,140
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,230 2,230
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Premium Package 1     3,950 3,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     920  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,060 1,060
Sunroof 800 800    
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,074 2,074
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160    
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168    
Premium Package 1     3,674 2,976
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     856  
Options (change) 7,535 7,235 8,240 6,570
Options (change) 6,123 5,883 7,664 6,110
Destination 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $51,380 $59,305 $81,115 $106,345
Total Invoice $44,789 $51,272 $75,590 $99,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,176
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelGSGSCLSCLS
Trim300430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6300hp V8382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,380$59,305$81,115$106,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,890-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,380$57,805$77,225$101,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$24,255
Total Invoice$44,789$51,272$75,590$99,144
Adjustments for Features0-1,297-3,625-4,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,789$49,975$71,965$94,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,186$0$22,643

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelGSGSCLSCLS
Trim300430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$3,915$6,305$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,890$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,297-3,625-4,536

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062009
ModelGSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length190.0 in193.0 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested147580%
Total Not Requested37520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested147580%
Total Not Requested37520%

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