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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: $78,974

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $7,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,591

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $6,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim460CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $66,717 $60,357 $80,538
Ultra Luxury Package 6,870    
Heated steering wheel 150    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120    
Leather Upgrade Package 660    
All Weather Package 200    
Pre-Collision System 1,500    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Tires, run-flat 1,215 200  
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Comfort Package   1,500 1,750
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   890  
Adaptive cruise control   3,130 3,110
Ultra Luxury Package 6,321    
Heated steering wheel 140    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949    
Leather Upgrade Package 608    
All Weather Package 184    
Pre-Collision System 1,380    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Tires, run-flat 1,117 186  
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Comfort Package   1,395 1,628
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   828  
Adaptive cruise control   2,911 2,892
Options (change) 13,215 11,999 11,139
Options (change) 12,159 11,159 10,359
Destination 950 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $86,685 $78,974 $100,214
Total Invoice $79,826 $73,591 $93,372

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,265
Model Year201620062006
ModelLSCLSCLS
Trim460CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp 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$86,685$78,974$100,214
Adjustments for Features-3,2250-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,460$78,974$99,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,840
Total Invoice$79,826$73,591$93,372
Adjustments for Features-2,9700-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,856$73,591$92,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,408

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620062006
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Massage, second row seats$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,340$4,115$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9700-373

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162006
ModelLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.4 in
Length200.0 in193.0 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,234 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

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested160048%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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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