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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: $28,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,666

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $28,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Rear spoiler 200 200 200    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     590  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Night Package       300  
Alloy wheels, optional design       500  
Premium Package       3,900 2,500
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533        
Rear spoiler 172 172 172    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 284     549  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172      
Sunshade, rear, power 180 180      
Night Package       279  
Alloy wheels, optional design       465  
Premium Package       3,627 2,325
Options (change) 5,250 3,875 3,365 5,290 2,500
Options (change) 4,581 3,398 2,985 4,920 2,325
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $53,025 $60,120 $63,190 $81,435 $112,395
Total Invoice $47,666 $53,552 $56,916 $75,805 $104,597

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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: $24,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,332
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
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$53,025$60,120$63,190$81,435$112,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-4,090-8,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,025$58,920$62,340$77,345$104,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$9,315$0$26,735
Total Invoice$47,666$53,552$56,916$75,805$104,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,069-766-3,807-7,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,666$52,483$56,150$71,998$96,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,817$8,484$0$24,861

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelGSGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350460450hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
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  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Massage, driver seat    $100
Metal pedals   $75$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
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 
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
Total Value of Features$4,140$5,340$4,990$8,230$12,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$4,090$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-766-3,807-7,738

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112018
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

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