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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: $53,025

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $18,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,666

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $18,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100        
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 400 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     590 590  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620          
Premium 1 Package       3,250    
Premium Package         4,200 3,740
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86        
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430        
Rear spoiler 172 172 172 372 372  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 284     549 549  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172        
Sunshade, rear, power 180 180        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533          
Premium 1 Package       3,023    
Premium Package         3,906 3,478
Options (change) 5,250 3,875 3,365 4,240 5,190 3,740
Options (change) 4,581 3,398 2,985 3,944 4,827 3,478
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $53,025 $60,120 $63,190 $71,155 $79,315 $111,215
Total Invoice $47,666 $53,552 $56,916 $66,240 $73,828 $103,495

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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: $16,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,457
Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,025$60,120$63,190$71,155$79,315$111,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-1,200-3,765-8,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,025$58,920$62,340$69,955$75,550$103,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$9,315$0$5,595$33,195
Total Invoice$47,666$53,552$56,916$66,240$73,828$103,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,069-766-1,117-3,505-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,666$52,483$56,150$65,123$70,323$95,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,817$8,484$0$5,200$30,867

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Cruise control   $150$150$150
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  $250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock   $25$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$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Massage, driver seat     $100
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,890$6,090$5,740$6,090$8,655$12,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$1,200$3,765$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-766-1,117-3,505-7,505

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112015
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.4,035 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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