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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: $71,225

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,172

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $3,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelGSCLSCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,450 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $55,291 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Navigation system 1,735      
Adaptive cruise control 2,000      
Luxury Package 5,205      
Lane departure prevention 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Heated second row seats 440   625 625
Blind spot warning system 500      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   660 660  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Special order charge     250  
Navigation system 1,603      
Adaptive cruise control 1,840      
Luxury Package 4,789      
Lane departure prevention 460      
Obstacle detection, rear 430      
Heated second row seats 404   581 581
Blind spot warning system 460      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Adaptive multicontour driver seat   614 614  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 10,880 7,300 9,125 7,165
Options (change) 9,986 6,790 8,487 6,663
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $71,225 $75,125 $84,150 $115,890
Total Invoice $66,172 $69,932 $78,325 $107,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,644
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelGSCLSCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,225$75,125$84,150$115,890
Adjustments for Features0-125-3,040-7,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,225$75,000$81,110$108,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,110$33,850
Total Invoice$66,172$69,932$78,325$107,842
Adjustments for Features0-116-2,830-6,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,172$69,816$75,495$101,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,679$31,475

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201620162016
ModelGSCLSCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver attention monitor$500   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention$150   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,165$10,080$14,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$3,040$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-2,830-6,551

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132016
ModelGSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height57.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/45VR18 tires400No
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 seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested85045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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