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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: $70,020

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $31,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,135

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $29,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelISCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $94,900
Base Invoice $59,148 $88,257
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,410  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970
Headlight washers 100  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,145  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902
Headlight washers 92  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Options (change) 5,510 5,470
Options (change) 5,077 5,088
Destination 910 875
Total Price $70,020 $101,245
Total Invoice $65,135 $94,220

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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: $26,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,325
Model Year20142012
ModelISCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$70,020$101,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,020$96,130
Total Invoice$65,135$94,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,135$89,460

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,760

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142012
ModelISCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.2 in
Length183.7 in194.5 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested62538%

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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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