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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: $83,760

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $9,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,968

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $7,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelLSCLS
Trim500CLS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,000 $75,150
Base Invoice $69,000 $69,890
Blind spot warning system 500  
All Weather Package 200  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Advanced Pre-Collision System 6,500  
Ultra Luxury Package 5,240  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120  
Leather Upgrade Package 660  
LED headlights 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Premium Package   3,900
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590
Blind spot warning system 460  
All Weather Package 184  
Heated steering wheel 140  
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,980  
Ultra Luxury Package 4,820  
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949  
Leather Upgrade Package 608  
LED headlights 1,336  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Premium Package   3,627
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549
Options (change) 16,820 7,615
Options (change) 15,477 7,083
Destination 1,025 995
Total Price $92,845 $83,760
Total Invoice $85,502 $77,968

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,831
Model Year20182018
ModelLSCLS
Trim500CLS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT10T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19255/40-18
Total Price$92,845$83,760
Adjustments for Features-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,910$83,760
Total Invoice$85,502$77,968
Adjustments for Features-2,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,799$77,968

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
ModelLSCLS
Trim500CLS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver attention monitor$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive 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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,115$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
ModelLSCLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.0 in113.2 in
Length206.1 in194.5 in
Width74.8 in74.1 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested175078%
Total Not Requested50022%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Rear side airbags300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
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
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Total Requested55025%
Total Not Requested167575%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%

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