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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: $54,015

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $26,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,518

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $26,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $63,194 $87,002
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   1,120 1,120
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500 2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320 220  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     910  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Premium Package 2       4,770 4,035
iPod integration       425 425
Voice control for nav and audio       510 510
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523    
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430   1,042 1,042
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290 2,046 2,046
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533        
Tires, run-flat 1,024 275 275 205  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 284     846  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172      
Sunshade, rear, power 180 180      
Premium Package 2       4,436 3,753
iPod integration       395 395
Voice control for nav and audio       474 474
Options (change) 6,240 3,995 3,485 10,155 8,290
Options (change) 5,433 3,501 3,088 9,444 7,710
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $54,015 $60,240 $63,310 $80,280 $105,315
Total Invoice $48,518 $53,655 $57,019 $74,813 $98,187

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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: $23,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,872
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$54,015$60,240$63,310$80,280$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-2,600-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,015$59,040$62,460$77,680$101,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$8,445$0$23,485
Total Invoice$48,518$53,655$57,019$74,813$98,187
Adjustments for Features0-1,069-766-2,423-3,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,518$52,586$56,253$72,390$94,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$7,735$0$21,928

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011201120082008
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 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$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$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$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$15  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration   $100$100
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 headliner    $650
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$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,065$3,715$5,465$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$2,600$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-766-2,423-3,869

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,796 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 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 ft315.8 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested217586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested217586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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