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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: $38,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,135

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $35,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelISCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $106,550
Base Invoice $59,148 $99,092
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,410  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Headlight washers 100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,145  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Headlight washers 92  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651
Options (change) 5,510 700
Options (change) 5,077 651
Destination 910 925
Total Price $70,020 $108,175
Total Invoice $65,135 $100,668

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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: $30,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,842
Model Year20142015
ModelISCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$70,020$108,175
Adjustments for Features0-7,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,020$100,985
Total Invoice$65,135$100,668
Adjustments for Features0-6,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,135$93,977

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142015
ModelISCLS
TrimFCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,691

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142015
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.4,420 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

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