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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: $80,600

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400   
Difference: $12,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020162016
ModelLSLSCLSCLS
Trim500500 Inspiration SeriesCLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,450 $97,665 $66,900 $74,100
All Weather Package 200 200    
Heated steering wheel 150 150    
Advanced Pre-Collision System 6,500 6,500    
Ultra Luxury Package 5,240 5,240    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120 2,120    
Leather Upgrade Package 660 660    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
LED headlights 1,450 1,450    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package     3,250  
Premium 2 Package     3,650  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610  
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590
Premium Package       4,200
All Weather Package 184 184    
Heated steering wheel 140 140    
Advanced Pre-Collision System 5,980 5,980    
Ultra Luxury Package 4,820 4,820    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949 1,949    
Leather Upgrade Package 608 608    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
LED headlights 1,336 1,336    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package     3,023  
Premium 2 Package     3,395  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497  
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233 233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549
Premium Package       3,906
Options (change) 16,820 16,820 12,775 8,465
Options (change) 15,477 15,477 11,882 7,873
Destination 1,025 1,025 925 925
Total Price $93,295 $115,510 $80,600 $83,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,094
Model Year2020202020162016
ModelLSLSCLSCLS
Trim500500 Inspiration SeriesCLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V6416hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/45-20255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$93,295$115,510$80,600$83,490
Adjustments for Features-3,235-3,2350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,060$112,275$80,600$83,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,215$0$2,690

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2020202020162016
ModelLSLSCLSCLS
Trim500500 Inspiration SeriesCLS400CLS550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver attention monitor$500$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50$50  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$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$15  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0$0  
Massage, second row seats$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,115$8,115$4,880$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$3,235$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-572-4620-186

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20202016
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.4,035 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
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
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
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
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

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
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
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
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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Adaptive headlights200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested56556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested157584%
Total Not Requested30016%

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