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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: $22,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,224

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $22,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450hCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $44,735 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $35,363 $40,709 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Luxury Package 4,900 4,800      
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465      
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110      
Comfort Package 1,950 825      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights   875      
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Rear spoiler     400 400  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590  
Premium Package       4,200 3,740
Around view cameras         800
Adaptive cruise control 1,290        
Luxury Package 4,322 4,248      
Navigation Package 2,172 2,172      
Unbranded 12 speakers 94 94      
Comfort Package 1,678 710      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430      
Xenon HID headlights   753      
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Rear spoiler     372 372  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549  
Premium Package       3,906 3,478
Around view cameras         744
Options (change) 11,425 9,575 6,770 7,720 4,540
Options (change) 9,986 8,407 6,297 7,180 4,222
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $51,375 $55,185 $73,685 $81,845 $112,015
Total Invoice $46,224 $49,991 $68,593 $76,181 $104,239

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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: $21,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,190
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450hCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,375$55,185$73,685$81,845$112,015
Adjustments for Features-9250-2,160-4,725-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,450$55,185$71,525$77,120$104,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,735$0$5,595$32,765
Total Invoice$46,224$49,991$68,593$76,181$104,239
Adjustments for Features-8320-2,011-4,398-7,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,392$49,991$66,582$71,783$97,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,599$0$5,201$30,468

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450hCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200$200
Passenger side camera$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,230$5,305$7,465$10,030$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$2,160$4,725$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-8320-2,011-4,398-7,189

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112015
ModelRXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in113.2 in
Length187.8 in194.5 in
Width74.2 in74.1 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested295076%
Total Not Requested92524%
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 seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested295076%
Total Not Requested92524%
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 seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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