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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: $69,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,323

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $64,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelISISCLS
Trim250350AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $108,900
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $101,277
F Sport Package 3,235 3,740  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250
Premium Package     2,500
F Sport Package 2,976 3,441  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093
Premium Package     2,325
Options (change) 8,040 8,545 4,750
Options (change) 7,404 7,869 4,418
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $45,515 $49,535 $114,575
Total Invoice $42,323 $46,055 $106,620

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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: $57,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,372
Model Year201520152017
ModelISISCLS
Trim250350AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,515$49,535$114,575
Adjustments for Features0-700-11,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,515$48,835$102,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0
Total Invoice$42,323$46,055$106,620
Adjustments for Features0-651-10,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,323$45,404$95,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520152017
ModelISISCLS
Trim250350AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power trunk closer  $350
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $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
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,040$15,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-10,925

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152017
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.4,035 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

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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