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

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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,410

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $26,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,170

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $26,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $66,900 $74,100
Base Invoice $33,099 $62,217 $68,913
Performance Package 4,055    
Navigation system 2,650    
Heated front seats 540    
Night Package   300 300
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610  
Folding second row seats   440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Performance Package 3,649    
Navigation system 2,225    
Heated front seats 432    
Night Package   279 279
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497  
Folding second row seats   409 409
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Options (change) 7,245 3,740 2,130
Options (change) 6,306 3,478 1,981
Destination 765 925 925
Total Price $45,410 $71,565 $77,155
Total Invoice $40,170 $66,620 $71,819

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,230
Model Year200820162016
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$45,410$71,565$77,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,410$69,180$73,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650
Total Invoice$40,170$66,620$71,819
Adjustments for Features0-2,220-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,170$64,400$68,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,324

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820162016
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS400CLS550
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,330$6,715$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,220-3,095

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082016
ModelRXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in113.2 in
Length186.2 in194.5 in
Width72.6 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested417579%
Total Not Requested110021%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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