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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,305

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $2,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,416

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $1,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelISCLA
TrimFAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $49,500
Base Invoice $49,280 $46,035
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Satellite radio 486  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Parktronic Package   970
Interior Package   1,650
Premium Package   2,400
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
Rearview camera   460
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Sunroof, large   1,480
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Satellite radio 389  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Parktronic Package   902
Interior Package   1,535
Premium Package   2,232
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear spoiler   279
Rearview camera   428
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 7,826 11,880
Options (change) 6,371 11,048
Destination 765 925
Total Price $64,591 $62,305
Total Invoice $56,416 $58,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,996
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,793
Model Year20082016
ModelISCLA
TrimFAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$64,591$62,305
Adjustments for Features0-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,591$57,595
Total Invoice$56,416$58,008
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,416$53,623

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelISCLA
TrimFAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,385

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelISCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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