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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: $87,710

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $18,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,776

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $18,153

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Model Year20162012
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $94,900
Base Invoice $66,717 $88,257
F Sport Package 8,350  
LED headlights 1,450  
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Comfort Package 2,090  
All Weather Package 200  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
F Sport Package 7,685  
LED headlights 1,336  
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Comfort Package 1,924  
All Weather Package 184  
Heated steering wheel 140  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 14,240 10,515
Options (change) 13,109 9,797
Destination 950 875
Total Price $87,710 $106,290
Total Invoice $80,776 $98,929

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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: $16,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,673
Model Year20162012
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$87,710$106,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,710$104,700
Total Invoice$80,776$98,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,776$97,449

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162012
ModelLSCLS
Trim460CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,480

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162012
ModelLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.2 in
Length200.0 in194.5 in
Width73.8 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,234 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested197542%
Total Not Requested275058%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested45018%

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