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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: $42,730

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $39,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,763

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $36,663

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Model Year2015201520102010
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $72,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $67,332 $91,094
Premium Package 1,050      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,160 1,160
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 2,270 2,270
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
F Sport Package   3,740    
Premium Package 1     4,010 3,250
Premium Package 968      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,079 1,079
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 2,111 2,111
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192    
F Sport Package   3,441    
Premium Package 1     3,729 3,022
Options (change) 5,255 7,945 7,440 6,680
Options (change) 4,844 7,317 6,919 6,212
Destination 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $42,730 $48,935 $82,015 $108,105
Total Invoice $39,763 $45,503 $76,426 $100,781

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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: $34,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,642
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,730$48,935$82,015$108,105
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,315-6,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,730$48,035$77,700$102,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,305$0$24,390
Total Invoice$39,763$45,503$76,426$100,781
Adjustments for Features0-837-4,021-5,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,763$44,666$72,405$95,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,903$0$22,769

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201520102010
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75
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 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 leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,440$8,855$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,315$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837-4,021-5,607

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152010
ModelISCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.4 in
Length183.7 in193.0 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested132551%
Total Not Requested125049%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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