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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: $46,370

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $28,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,353

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $28,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $33,742 $60,357 $80,538
Performance Package 4,055    
Heated front seats 540 690  
Adaptive cruise control 600 3,130 3,110
Navigation system 2,650 1,240 1,240
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Power trunk closer   510 510
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   890  
Performance Package 3,649    
Heated front seats 432 642  
Adaptive cruise control 480 2,911 2,892
Navigation system 2,225 1,153 1,153
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Power trunk closer   474 474
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   828  
Options (change) 7,845 8,110 6,510
Options (change) 6,786 7,543 6,054
Destination 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $46,370 $75,085 $95,585
Total Invoice $41,353 $69,975 $89,067

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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: $28,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,133
Model Year200920062006
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,370$75,085$95,585
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$74,560$94,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,550
Total Invoice$41,353$69,975$89,067
Adjustments for Features0-489-1,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,353$69,486$87,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,207

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920062006
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,840$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-489-1,374

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092006
ModelRXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.4 in
Length186.2 in193.0 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested420080%
Total Not Requested105020%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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