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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,405

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $31,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,715

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $30,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelHSCLSCLS
Trim250h PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $36,218 $66,309 $88,257
Navigation Package 2,125    
LED headlights 1,805    
Technology Package 3,900    
Wide-view front camera 700    
Rear spoiler 200 400  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Navigation Package 1,942    
LED headlights 1,552    
Technology Package 3,354    
Wide-view front camera 602    
Rear spoiler 172 372  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Options (change) 8,730 8,710 7,610
Options (change) 7,622 8,101 7,078
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $49,405 $80,885 $103,385
Total Invoice $44,715 $75,285 $96,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,158
Model Year201220122012
ModelHSCLSCLS
Trim250h PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,405$80,885$103,385
Adjustments for Features0-4,740-6,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,405$76,145$97,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,100
Total Invoice$44,715$75,285$96,210
Adjustments for Features0-4,412-5,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,715$70,873$90,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,623

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220122012
ModelHSCLSCLS
Trim250h PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power trunk closer $350$350
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver attention monitor$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Massage, driver 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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,865$8,605$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,740$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,412-5,714

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012
ModelHSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length184.8 in194.5 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height59.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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 system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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 system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%

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