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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: $58,130

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $20,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,006

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $19,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350450hCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,250 $59,450 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $43,945 $55,291 $60,357 $80,538
Luxury Package 5,750      
RWD 0      
Navigation system 1,735 1,735   1,240
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,100 1,100
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 3,130 3,110
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     890  
Comfort Package       1,750
Luxury Package 5,293      
RWD 0      
Navigation system 1,603 1,603   1,153
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 1,023 1,023
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840 2,911 2,892
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     828  
Comfort Package       1,628
Options (change) 9,985 4,235 11,769 10,199
Options (change) 9,166 3,873 10,946 9,485
Destination 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $58,130 $64,580 $78,744 $99,274
Total Invoice $54,006 $60,059 $73,378 $92,498

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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: $20,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,076
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350450hCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,130$64,580$78,744$99,274
Adjustments for Features-9600-1,275-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,170$64,580$77,469$97,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,410$0$20,430
Total Invoice$54,006$60,059$73,378$92,498
Adjustments for Features-8920-1,188-1,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,114$60,059$72,190$91,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,945$0$19,027

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelGSGSCLSCLS
Trim350450hCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$4,840$6,115$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$1,275$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-1,188-1,281

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132006
ModelGSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length190.7 in193.0 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested75024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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