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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: $78,690

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,859

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $6,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $72,000
Base Invoice $59,746 $66,960
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Sport Package 6,185  
Comfort Package 2,035  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Luxury Value Edition 878  
Sport Package 5,320  
Comfort Package 1,750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Options (change) 10,685 9,185
Options (change) 9,238 8,560
Destination 875 905
Total Price $78,690 $82,090
Total Invoice $69,859 $76,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,108
Model Year20112013
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-18
Total Price$78,690$82,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,690$79,450
Total Invoice$69,859$76,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,859$73,967

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112013
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,015$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,458

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112013
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.4,159 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.3 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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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 integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested75032%

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