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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: $44,565

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISCLACLA
Trim300350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $30,411 $46,872
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
Navigation system 1,505 1,505    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Premium Package 960   1,800 1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
F Sport Package   3,155    
Convenience Package     400 400
Parktronic Package     970 970
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850 850
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
Navigation system 1,392 1,392    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Premium Package 883   1,674 1,674
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
F Sport Package   2,905    
Convenience Package     372 372
Parktronic Package     902 902
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791 791
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 4,065 6,260 10,870 10,020
Options (change) 3,747 5,769 10,109 9,318
Destination 950 950 995 995
Total Price $44,715 $48,080 $44,565 $61,415
Total Invoice $41,618 $44,728 $41,515 $57,185

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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: $935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $835
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISCLACLA
Trim300350CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6306hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,715$48,080$44,565$61,415
Adjustments for Features-8000-1,585-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,915$48,080$42,980$56,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,165$0$13,675
Total Invoice$41,618$44,728$41,515$57,185
Adjustments for Features-7450-1,477-4,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,873$44,728$40,038$52,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,855$0$12,715

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISCLACLA
Trim300350CLA250AMG 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
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0  
FWD  $0 
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  
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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 passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $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
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,080$6,280$7,865$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$1,585$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments-7450-1,477-4,432

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,584 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 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested122544%
Total Not Requested155056%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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