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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,900

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,753

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $5,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelRXCLACLA
Trim350CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $36,537 $29,295 $45,105
Luxury Package 4,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Comfort Package 1,950    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Becker Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Wood trim   325 325
Rear side airbags   420 420
Special order charge   250 250
Rearview camera   460 460
Illuminated door sill trim plates   650 850
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Luxury Package 4,543    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902
Navigation Package 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100    
Comfort Package 1,796    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Becker Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279
Wood trim   302 302
Rear side airbags   391 391
Special order charge   233 233
Rearview camera   428 428
Illuminated door sill trim plates   605 791
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 11,425 13,475 12,825
Options (change) 10,556 12,533 11,928
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $51,375 $45,900 $62,250
Total Invoice $47,968 $42,753 $57,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,257
Model Year201220152015
ModelRXCLACLA
Trim350CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,375$45,900$62,250
Adjustments for Features0-45-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,375$45,855$59,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,825
Total Invoice$47,968$42,753$57,958
Adjustments for Features0-42-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,968$42,711$55,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,854

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220152015
ModelRXCLACLA
Trim350CLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Passenger side camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,505$7,550$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42-2,393

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122015
ModelRXCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in182.3 in
Width74.2 in70.0 in
Height66.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested220057%
Total Not Requested167543%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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