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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: $45,515

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $62,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,323

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $58,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $92,535 $99,045
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
F Sport Package 3,235 3,740    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     3,690 3,690
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902
F Sport Package 2,976 3,441    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package     3,432 3,432
Options (change) 8,040 8,545 7,610 7,610
Options (change) 7,404 7,869 7,078 7,078
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,515 $49,535 $108,035 $115,035
Total Invoice $42,323 $46,055 $100,538 $107,048

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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: $52,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,453
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,515$49,535$108,035$115,035
Adjustments for Features0-700-10,490-10,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,515$48,835$97,545$104,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0$6,600
Total Invoice$42,323$46,055$100,538$107,048
Adjustments for Features0-651-9,762-10,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,323$45,404$90,776$96,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$6,138

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim250350CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
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  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,990$13,780$14,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$10,490$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-9,762-10,134

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,462 lb.4,256 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 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested65031%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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 system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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