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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: $77,884

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $806

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,859

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $2,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim460CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $59,746 $60,357 $80,538
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Comfort Package 2,035 1,500 1,750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Sport Package 6,185    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Power trunk closer   510 510
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Adaptive cruise control   3,130 3,110
Luxury Value Edition 878    
Comfort Package 1,750 1,395 1,628
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290    
Sport Package 5,320    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Power trunk closer   474 474
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Adaptive cruise control   2,911 2,892
Options (change) 10,685 10,909 11,139
Options (change) 9,238 10,145 10,359
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $78,690 $77,884 $100,214
Total Invoice $69,859 $72,577 $93,372

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,339
Model Year201120062006
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim460CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$78,690$77,884$100,214
Adjustments for Features-7000-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,990$77,884$99,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,780
Total Invoice$69,859$72,577$93,372
Adjustments for Features-6210-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,238$72,577$92,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,283

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120062006
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim460CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Heated second row seats$200  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,665$3,965$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-6210-512

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112006
ModelLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.4 in
Length198.0 in193.0 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.8 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 audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
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 Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested270060%
Total Not Requested177540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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