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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: $32,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,353

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $31,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $33,742 $63,194 $87,002
Performance Package 4,055    
Heated front seats 540    
Navigation system 2,650    
Adaptive cruise control 600 2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2   4,770 4,035
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   910  
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
Performance Package 3,649    
Heated front seats 432    
Navigation system 2,225    
Adaptive cruise control 480 2,046 2,046
Premium Package 2   4,436 3,753
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   846  
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
Options (change) 7,845 8,390 6,745
Options (change) 6,786 7,802 6,273
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $46,370 $78,515 $103,770
Total Invoice $41,353 $73,171 $96,750

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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: $30,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,852
Model Year200920082008
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,370$78,515$103,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$76,405$99,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,555
Total Invoice$41,353$73,171$96,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,966-3,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,353$71,205$93,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,993

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920082008
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
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 
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 bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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
Metal pedals  $75
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 headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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$4,255$6,365$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,966-3,552

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092008
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.3,993 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, leather250Yes
Total Requested445085%
Total Not Requested80015%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%

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