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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: $48,250

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $55,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,869

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $51,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelISISCLS
Trim300350CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $94,900
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $88,257
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645  
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Premium 1 Package     3,690
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441  
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192  
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Premium 1 Package     3,432
Options (change) 7,600 7,610 7,610
Options (change) 6,998 7,010 7,078
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $48,250 $49,430 $103,385
Total Invoice $44,869 $45,969 $96,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,371
Model Year201620162012
ModelISISCLS
Trim300350CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6306hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
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$48,250$49,430$103,385
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,250$49,430$95,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0
Total Invoice$44,869$45,969$96,210
Adjustments for Features-9300-6,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,939$45,969$89,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620162012
ModelISISCLS
Trim300350CLS63 AMG
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
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,890$3,890$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-9300-6,900

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,584 lb.4,159 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 300

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested65031%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested212577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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