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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: $51,375

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $28,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,224

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $28,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $67,950 $93,550
Base Invoice $35,363 $63,194 $87,002
Comfort Package 1,950    
Luxury Package 4,900    
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,120 1,120
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 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
iPod integration   425 425
Comfort Package 1,678    
Luxury Package 4,322    
Navigation Package 2,172    
Unbranded 12 speakers 94    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 1,042 1,042
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 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
iPod integration   395 395
Options (change) 11,425 9,935 8,290
Options (change) 9,986 9,239 7,710
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $51,375 $80,060 $105,315
Total Invoice $46,224 $74,608 $98,187

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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: $28,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,746
Model Year201120082008
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,375$80,060$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-685-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,375$79,375$102,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,555
Total Invoice$46,224$74,608$98,187
Adjustments for Features0-638-2,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,224$73,970$95,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,993

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201120082008
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Passenger side camera$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,305$5,990$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638-2,224

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112008
ModelRXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.4 in
Length187.8 in193.0 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested267569%
Total Not Requested120031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested230091%
Total Not Requested2259%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested230091%
Total Not Requested2259%

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