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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: $53,986

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $27,489

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,020

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $28,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $66,309 $88,257
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   970 970
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900    
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     590  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package       4,390 3,690
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   902 902
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760    
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 372  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     549  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160      
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168      
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package       4,083 3,432
Options (change) 8,671 7,296 5,936 9,300 7,610
Options (change) 7,052 5,952 4,864 8,650 7,078
Destination 765 765 765 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,986 $61,081 $61,201 $81,475 $103,385
Total Invoice $47,020 $52,844 $53,433 $75,834 $96,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,634
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,986$61,081$61,201$81,475$103,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-5,565-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,986$59,881$60,351$75,910$96,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$6,365$0$20,510
Total Invoice$47,020$52,844$53,433$75,834$96,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,038-742-5,180-6,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,020$51,806$52,691$70,654$89,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,786$5,671$0$19,074

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS550CLS63 AMG
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Residual heat   $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Massage, driver seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,440$4,090$8,805$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$5,565$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,038-742-5,180-6,482

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelGSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length190.0 in194.5 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height56.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

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