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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: $35,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $35,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Sport Package 3,695 3,695      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970 970
Headlight washers 100 100      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Sport Package 2,956 2,956      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 902 902 902
Headlight washers 80 80      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 3,920 3,920 3,920
Options (change) 9,018 9,018 3,646 3,646 3,646
Destination 590 590 925 925 925
Total Price $41,715 $47,165 $76,945 $104,345 $111,345
Total Invoice $35,997 $40,794 $71,624 $97,106 $103,616

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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: $28,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,772
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,715$47,165$76,945$104,345$111,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,290-8,690-9,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$46,115$70,655$95,655$102,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$25,000$31,500
Total Invoice$35,997$40,794$71,624$97,106$103,616
Adjustments for Features0-908-5,855-8,087-8,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,997$39,886$65,769$89,019$95,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,889$0$23,250$29,295

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,515$8,755$11,155$11,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,290$8,690$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-5,855-8,087-8,552

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062014
ModelISCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in113.2 in
Length180.1 in194.5 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height56.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.3 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 seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
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 seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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