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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: $48,400

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $26,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,009

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $24,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim300350CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Blind spot warning system 600 600      
Adaptive cruise control 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Heated steering wheel 150 150 490 490  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Wheel Package     990 760  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package       4,200 3,740
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460      
Blind spot warning system 552 552      
Adaptive cruise control 460 460      
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192      
Heated steering wheel 140 140 456 456  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604
Wheel Package     921 707  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Premium Package       3,906 3,478
Options (change) 7,750 7,760 7,970 8,690 6,540
Options (change) 7,138 7,150 7,413 8,082 6,082
Destination 950 950 925 925 925
Total Price $48,400 $49,580 $74,885 $82,815 $114,015
Total Invoice $45,009 $46,109 $69,709 $77,083 $106,099

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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: $23,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,953
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim300350CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6306hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T7T9T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,400$49,580$74,885$82,815$114,015
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-3,950-6,515-10,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,400$49,580$70,935$76,300$103,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$5,365$32,540
Total Invoice$45,009$46,109$69,709$77,083$106,099
Adjustments for Features-9300-3,677-6,064-9,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,079$46,109$66,032$71,019$96,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$4,987$30,259

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelISISCLSCLSCLS
Trim300350CLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
AWD$1700   $1700
RWD $0$0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$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
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$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$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$5,065$9,015$11,580$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$3,950$6,515$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-9300-3,677-6,064-9,808

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162015
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.4,035 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 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested212577%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

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%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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