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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: $46,315

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $38,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,963

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $35,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelISISISCLSCLS
Trim200t300350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $68,820 $92,116
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835 2,835    
F Sport Package 3,545 3,145 3,155    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 1,180 1,180
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425 700  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 210    
Premium Package 1       4,070 3,310
Adaptive cruise control       2,300 2,300
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616 2,616    
F Sport Package 3,262 2,893 2,904    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 1,097 1,097
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280 651  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 192    
Premium Package 1       3,785 3,022
Adaptive cruise control       2,139 2,139
Options (change) 7,515 7,115 7,125 8,250 6,790
Options (change) 6,810 6,441 6,452 7,672 6,258
Destination 975 975 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $46,315 $48,290 $49,470 $84,425 $109,315
Total Invoice $42,963 $44,802 $45,901 $78,667 $101,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,778
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelISISISCLSCLS
Trim200t300350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,315$48,290$49,470$84,425$109,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-425-3,140-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,315$46,865$49,045$81,285$104,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,730$0$23,390
Total Invoice$42,963$44,802$45,901$78,667$101,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,322-394-2,926-4,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,963$43,480$45,507$75,741$97,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$517$2,544$0$21,785

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelISISISCLSCLS
Trim200t300350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$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$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$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$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$0  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$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$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,915$7,340$6,340$9,055$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$425$3,140$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,322-394-2,926-4,323

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172011
ModelISCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.4 in
Length184.3 in193.0 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 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 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested82533%
Total Not Requested167567%

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
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested62528%
Total Not Requested160072%

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
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested132545%
Total Not Requested160055%

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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