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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: $47,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,006

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $44,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelGSGSCLS
Trim350450hCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,250 $59,450 $93,550
Base Invoice $43,945 $55,291 $87,002
Luxury Package 5,750    
RWD 0    
Navigation system 1,735 1,735  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,120
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,200
Premium Package 2     4,035
Voice control for nav and audio     510
iPod integration     425
Luxury Package 5,293    
RWD 0    
Navigation system 1,603 1,603  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 1,042
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840 2,046
Premium Package 2     3,753
Voice control for nav and audio     474
iPod integration     395
Options (change) 9,985 4,235 8,290
Options (change) 9,166 3,873 7,710
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $58,130 $64,580 $105,315
Total Invoice $54,006 $60,059 $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: $44,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,066
Model Year201320132008
ModelGSGSCLS
Trim350450hCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H507hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17255/35-19
Total Price$58,130$64,580$105,315
Adjustments for Features-9600-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,170$64,580$102,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,410$0
Total Invoice$54,006$60,059$98,187
Adjustments for Features-8920-3,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,114$60,059$95,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,945$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320132008
ModelGSGSCLS
Trim350450hCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,375$4,415$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-3,007

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132008
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.3,993 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 wheel150No
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 Requested227572%
Total Not Requested90028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested217586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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