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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: $44,845

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,771

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelISISCLACLA
Trim250350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $30,132 $46,454
F Sport Package 3,235 3,740    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Premium Package     2,350 2,350
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     500 500
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
F Sport Package 2,976 3,441    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Premium Package     2,186 2,186
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     465 465
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Options (change) 7,830 8,335 11,520 10,670
Options (change) 7,212 7,677 10,714 9,923
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,305 $49,325 $44,845 $61,545
Total Invoice $42,131 $45,863 $41,771 $57,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,628
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelISISCLACLA
Trim250350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$45,305$49,325$44,845$61,545
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,435-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,305$48,625$42,410$55,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0$13,525
Total Invoice$42,131$45,863$41,771$57,302
Adjustments for Features0-651-2,268-5,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,131$45,212$39,503$52,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$12,576

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelISISCLACLA
Trim250350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$6,205$7,940$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,435$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-2,268-5,223

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152017
ModelISCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested52525%
Total Not Requested155075%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested102540%
Total Not Requested155060%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%

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