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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: $30,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $30,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Sport Package 3,695 3,695      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850      
Headlight washers 100 100      
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Premium Package       4,200 2,500
Sport Package 2,956 2,956      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280      
Headlight washers 80 80      
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Premium Package       3,906 2,325
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 3,250 4,200 2,500
Options (change) 9,018 9,018 3,023 3,906 2,325
Destination 590 590 925 925 925
Total Price $41,715 $47,165 $71,725 $79,975 $112,325
Total Invoice $35,997 $40,794 $66,770 $74,442 $104,527

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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: $25,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,724
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
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)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,715$47,165$71,725$79,975$112,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,350-6,915-10,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$46,115$67,375$73,060$101,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$5,685$34,160
Total Invoice$35,997$40,794$66,770$74,442$104,527
Adjustments for Features0-908-4,049-6,437-10,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,997$39,886$62,721$68,005$94,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,889$0$5,284$31,765

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $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
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,665$6,965$9,530$13,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,350$6,915$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-4,049-6,437-10,041

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062017
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.4,035 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 seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested107559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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