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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: $73,605

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,809

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $1,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelLSCLSCLSCLS
Trim460CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $56,803 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Navigation system 3,115      
Comfort Plus Package 3,255      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850      
Semi-automated parking system 700      
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 2,500
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Navigation system 2,602      
Comfort Plus Package 2,929      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280      
Semi-automated parking system 560      
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 2,325
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 10,820 5,130 6,955 3,125
Options (change) 9,131 4,772 6,469 2,906
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $75,520 $73,605 $82,730 $112,950
Total Invoice $66,809 $68,519 $77,005 $105,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,175
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelLSCLSCLSCLS
Trim460CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$75,520$73,605$82,730$112,950
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,340-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,520$73,030$79,390$106,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,360$33,280
Total Invoice$66,809$68,519$77,005$105,108
Adjustments for Features0-535-3,109-6,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,809$67,984$73,896$98,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,912$30,945

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelLSCLSCLSCLS
Trim460CLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power door closers$300   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, second row seats$150   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, second row seats$150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,990$6,565$9,330$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$3,340$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535-3,109-6,179

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092017
ModelLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.2 in
Length198.0 in194.5 in
Width73.8 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested182562%
Total Not Requested112538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested137575%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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