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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: $68,155

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,402

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $9,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelISCLSCLSCLS
TrimFCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,750 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $57,430 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,410      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970 970
Headlight washers 100      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Rear spoiler   400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,145      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902 902
Headlight washers 92      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Rear spoiler   372    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 791  
Options (change) 5,510 5,120 4,770 3,920
Options (change) 5,077 4,762 4,437 3,646
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $68,155 $78,145 $105,195 $111,345
Total Invoice $63,402 $72,740 $97,897 $103,616

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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: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,205
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelISCLSCLSCLS
TrimFCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,155$78,145$105,195$111,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,440-7,365-7,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,155$73,705$97,830$103,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,125$29,975
Total Invoice$63,402$72,740$97,897$103,616
Adjustments for Features0-4,133-6,854-7,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,402$68,607$91,043$96,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,436$27,876

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201420142014
ModelISCLSCLSCLS
TrimFCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Proximity key$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
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$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   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,740$8,180$11,105$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440$7,365$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,133-6,854-7,133

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132014
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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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