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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: $47,304

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $64,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,774

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $60,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISCLS
Trim200t300350AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $108,900
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $101,277
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835 2,835  
F Sport Package 3,545 3,145 3,155  
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 210  
Driver Assistance Package       2,250
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616 2,616  
F Sport Package 3,262 2,893 2,904  
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Rear spoiler 259 259 259  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 192  
Driver Assistance Package       2,093
Options (change) 8,504 8,104 8,114 2,250
Options (change) 7,621 7,252 7,263 2,093
Destination 975 975 975 995
Total Price $47,304 $49,279 $50,459 $112,145
Total Invoice $43,774 $45,613 $46,712 $104,365

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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: $56,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,434
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISCLS
Trim200t300350AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T6T8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,304$49,279$50,459$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-425-8,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,304$47,854$50,034$103,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,730$0
Total Invoice$43,774$45,613$46,712$104,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,319-393-8,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,774$44,294$46,319$96,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$2,545$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISCLS
Trim200t300350AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr 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
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$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$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,915$4,915$13,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$425$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,319-393-8,157

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172018
ModelISCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.2 in
Length184.3 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 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
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 seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested117547%

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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
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 seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%

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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
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 seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested182562%
Total Not Requested110038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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