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

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,715

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $42,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $42,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $68,820 $92,116
Sport Package 3,695 3,695    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,180 1,180
Headlight washers 100 100    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850    
Premium Package 1     4,070 3,310
Adaptive cruise control     2,300 2,300
Sport Package 2,956 2,956    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,097 1,097
Headlight washers 80 80    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280    
Premium Package 1     3,785 3,022
Adaptive cruise control     2,139 2,139
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 7,550 6,790
Options (change) 9,018 9,018 7,021 6,258
Destination 590 590 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $41,715 $47,165 $83,725 $109,315
Total Invoice $35,997 $40,794 $78,016 $101,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,043
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,715$47,165$83,725$109,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,340-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$46,115$78,385$103,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$24,715
Total Invoice$35,997$40,794$78,016$101,849
Adjustments for Features0-908-4,976-5,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,997$39,886$73,040$96,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,889$0$23,018

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,315$2,365$6,655$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,340$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-4,976-5,791

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062011
ModelISCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.4 in
Length180.1 in193.0 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%
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 camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%
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 camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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