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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: $33,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,715

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $32,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelHSCLSCLS
Trim250h PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $36,218 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation Package 2,125    
Technology Package 3,900    
Wide-view front camera 700    
LED headlights 1,805    
Rear spoiler 200    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Premium Package   3,900  
Navigation Package 1,942    
Technology Package 3,354    
Wide-view front camera 602    
LED headlights 1,552    
Rear spoiler 172    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Premium Package   3,627  
Options (change) 8,730 6,950 2,250
Options (change) 7,622 6,464 2,093
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $49,405 $83,095 $112,145
Total Invoice $44,715 $77,349 $104,365

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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: $28,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,617
Model Year201220182018
ModelHSCLSCLS
Trim250h PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
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$83,095$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,390-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,405$77,705$103,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,275
Total Invoice$44,715$77,349$104,365
Adjustments for Features0-5,017-7,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,715$72,332$96,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,434

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220182018
ModelHSCLSCLS
Trim250h PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver attention monitor$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
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, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$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-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,540$10,930$13,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,390$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,017-7,599

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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 information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested75046%
Total Not Requested87554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

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