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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: $46,275

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $31,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim300350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $64,900 $86,600
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 1,100 1,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835    
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Blind spot warning system   600    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Adaptive cruise control     3,130 3,110
Comfort Package       1,750
Navigation system       1,240
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 1,023 1,023
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616    
F Sport Package 2,893 2,904    
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192    
Blind spot warning system   552    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Adaptive cruise control     2,911 2,892
Comfort Package       1,628
Navigation system       1,153
Options (change) 6,690 7,300 10,879 10,199
Options (change) 6,161 6,724 10,118 9,485
Destination 1,025 1,025 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $46,275 $50,505 $77,854 $99,274

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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: $28,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,662
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim300350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,275$50,505$77,854$99,274
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,900-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,275$49,555$74,954$96,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,280$0$21,320

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2019201920062006
ModelISISCLSCLS
Trim300350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,865$8,815$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,900$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146-2,702-2,795

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20192006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested157571%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested157554%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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