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

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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,686

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $17,739

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,100

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $20,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $49,176 $68,820 $92,116
Modern Luxury Package 4,980    
Satellite radio 486    
Proximity key 1,000    
Premium Package 1   4,070 3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Modern Luxury Package 4,040    
Satellite radio 389    
Proximity key 800    
Premium Package 1   3,785 3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 6,466 5,250 4,490
Options (change) 5,229 4,882 4,119
Destination 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $63,686 $81,425 $107,015
Total Invoice $55,100 $75,877 $99,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,977
Model Year200620112011
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,686$81,425$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$78,420$103,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,715
Total Invoice$55,100$75,877$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,100$73,077$96,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,018

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620112011
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$6,030$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,800-3,615

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062011
ModelLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in112.4 in
Length197.4 in193.0 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested177596%
Total Not Requested754%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested177596%
Total Not Requested754%

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