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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: $40,465

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $38,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,062

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $38,305

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Model Year2007200720082008
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $63,194 $87,002
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Navigation system 2,550 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,120 1,120
Sunroof 0 0    
Headlight washers 100 100    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850    
Premium Package 2     4,770 4,035
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Navigation system 2,168 2,168    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 1,042 1,042
Sunroof 0 0    
Headlight washers 80 80    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280    
Premium Package 2     4,436 3,753
Adaptive cruise control     2,046 2,046
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474
Options (change) 9,495 9,495 8,600 7,865
Options (change) 7,724 7,724 7,998 7,315
Destination 715 715 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $40,465 $45,915 $78,725 $104,890
Total Invoice $35,062 $39,859 $73,367 $97,792

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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: $33,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,948
Model Year2007200720082008
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)194, 12194, 12480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,465$45,915$78,725$104,890
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,675-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,465$44,965$74,050$99,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$25,190
Total Invoice$35,062$39,859$73,367$97,792
Adjustments for Features0-825-4,357-5,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,062$39,034$69,010$92,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,972$0$23,514

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2007200720082008
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
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,465$6,190$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,675$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-4,357-5,268

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072008
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.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested217586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested217586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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