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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,690

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $27,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,561

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $24,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelLSCLACLA
Trim460CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $62,219 $30,411 $46,872
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Comfort Package 2,185    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650  
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Luxury Value Edition 889    
Comfort Package 2,012    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380    
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535  
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 4,650 11,995 11,145
Options (change) 4,281 11,155 10,364
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $73,155 $45,690 $62,540
Total Invoice $67,375 $42,561 $58,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,848
Model Year201220182018
ModelLSCLACLA
Trim460CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$73,155$45,690$62,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,155$44,580$58,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,025
Total Invoice$67,375$42,561$58,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,034-3,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,375$41,527$54,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,040

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220182018
ModelLSCLACLA
Trim460CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,730$8,840$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,034-3,664

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122018
ModelLSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length198.0 in182.3 in
Width73.8 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested152579%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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