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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: $15,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,100

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $18,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $49,176 $66,309 $88,257
Modern Luxury Package 4,980    
Satellite radio 486    
Proximity key 1,000    
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Modern Luxury Package 4,040    
Satellite radio 389    
Proximity key 800    
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 6,466 6,825 5,535
Options (change) 5,229 6,365 5,165
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $63,686 $79,000 $101,310
Total Invoice $55,100 $73,549 $94,297

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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: $10,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,162
Model Year200620122012
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,686$79,000$101,310
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,686$74,395$95,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,435
Total Invoice$55,100$73,549$94,297
Adjustments for Features0-4,287-5,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,100$69,262$89,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,934

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620122012
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
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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 headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$7,630$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,287-5,101

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062012
ModelLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in113.2 in
Length197.4 in194.5 in
Width72.0 in74.1 in
Height58.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested147563%
Total Not Requested85037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%

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