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

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,015

Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350   
Difference: $1,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,816

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $2,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelISCLKCLK
TrimFCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,000 $46,450 $55,150
Base Invoice $49,280 $43,198 $51,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990    
Headlight washers 100    
Satellite radio 486 520 520
Premium III Package   1,000 1,000
Premium II Package   1,100 1,100
Premium I Package   2,550 2,250
AMG Sport Package   2,700  
Heated front seats   710 710
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Proximity key   1,110 1,110
Navigation system   2,290 2,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302    
Headlight washers 80    
Satellite radio 389 484 484
Premium III Package   930 930
Premium II Package   1,022 1,024
Premium I Package   2,372 2,092
AMG Sport Package   2,511  
Heated front seats   660 660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660
Proximity key   1,032 1,032
Navigation system   2,130 2,130
Options (change) 4,576 12,690 9,690
Options (change) 3,771 11,801 9,012
Destination 765 875 875
Total Price $61,341 $60,015 $65,715
Total Invoice $53,816 $55,874 $61,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,430
Model Year200820082008
ModelISCLKCLK
TrimFCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine416hp V8268hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$61,341$60,015$65,715
Adjustments for Features0-675-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,341$59,340$65,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$53,816$55,874$61,177
Adjustments for Features0-628-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,816$55,246$60,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,303

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year200820082008
ModelISCLKCLK
TrimFCLK350CLK550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,115$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-628-628

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLK

Model Year20082008
ModelISCLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in106.9 in
Length180.1 in183.2 in
Width70.9 in68.5 in
Height56.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested46521%
AMG Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested46524%

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