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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: $46,540

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $40,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelLSLSLSCLACLA
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,450 $81,450 $97,665 $32,700 $50,400
Advanced Pre-Collision System 6,500   6,500    
Heated steering wheel 150   150    
Ultra Luxury Package 5,240   5,240    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120   2,120    
Leather Upgrade Package 660   660    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500    
LED headlights 1,450 1,450 1,450    
All Weather Package 200   200    
Tires, run-flat 1,215 1,215 1,215    
Pre-Collision System   1,500      
Convenience Package       400 400
Parktronic Package       970 970
Driver Assistance Package       1,500 1,500
Premium Package       1,800 1,800
Interior Package       1,650  
Multimedia Package       2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Wood trim       325 325
Adaptive dampers - electrical       850 850
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850  
Sunroof, large       1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,650
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,980   5,980    
Heated steering wheel 140   140    
Ultra Luxury Package 4,820   4,820    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949   1,949    
Leather Upgrade Package 608   608    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460    
LED headlights 1,336 1,336 1,336    
All Weather Package 184   184    
Tires, run-flat 1,117 1,117 1,117    
Pre-Collision System   1,380      
Convenience Package       372 372
Parktronic Package       902 902
Driver Assistance Package       1,395 1,395
Premium Package       1,674 1,674
Interior Package       1,535  
Multimedia Package       2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Wood trim       302 302
Adaptive dampers - electrical       791 791
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791  
Sunroof, large       1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,535
Options (change) 18,035 4,665 18,035 12,845 11,995
Options (change) 16,594 4,293 16,594 11,946 11,155
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 995 995
Total Price $94,510 $87,140 $116,725 $46,540 $63,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,284
Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelLSLSLSCLACLA
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$94,510$87,140$116,725$46,540$63,390
Adjustments for Features-7,165-4,090-7,1650-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,345$83,050$109,560$46,540$60,565
Cost Above Minimum$4,295$0$26,510$0$14,025

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelLSLSLSCLACLA
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver attention monitor$500 $500  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400 $400  
Pedestrian detection$50 $50  
Rear side airbags$300 $300  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 $50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50 $50  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents $100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 $125  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit $0  $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler    $200
Self-repairing paint$0$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
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
Rear seat audio controls$25 $25  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50 $50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Color seat belts    $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 $200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0 $0  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, second row seats$150 $150  
Memory system, second row seats$150 $150  
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150 $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 $150  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,405$11,330$14,405$7,240$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$4,090$7,165$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,336-250-1,0820-2,630

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20202018
ModelLSCLA
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.0 in106.3 in
Length206.1 in182.3 in
Width74.8 in70.0 in
Height57.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2225100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested75027%
Total Not Requested200073%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 F Sport

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2225100%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested75027%
Total Not Requested200073%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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