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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: $64,691

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $43,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,496

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $44,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelISCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $97,950
Base Invoice $49,280 $91,094
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,160
Satellite radio 486  
Headlight washers 100  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Premium Package 1   3,250
Adaptive cruise control   2,270
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 1,079
Satellite radio 389  
Headlight washers 80  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Adaptive cruise control   2,111
Options (change) 7,926 6,680
Options (change) 6,451 6,212
Destination 765 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $64,691 $108,105
Total Invoice $56,496 $100,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,423
Model Year20082010
ModelISCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$64,691$108,105
Adjustments for Features0-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,691$102,890
Total Invoice$56,496$100,781
Adjustments for Features0-4,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,496$95,919

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082010
ModelISCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$3,015$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,862

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,780 lb.4,097 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 F

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 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 seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

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