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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: $85,340

Lexus GS F   
Difference: $24,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,319

Lexus GS F   
Difference: $22,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGSCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,940 $94,900
Base Invoice $78,064 $88,257
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 850
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 791
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 425 14,040
Options (change) 280 13,059
Destination 975 875
Total Price $85,340 $109,815
Total Invoice $79,319 $102,191

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,447
Model Year20172012
ModelGSCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$85,340$109,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,340$106,135
Total Invoice$79,319$102,191
Adjustments for Features0-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,319$98,766

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
ModelGSCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,175$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,425

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172012
ModelGSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length192.1 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height57.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,277 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 Volume16.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%

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