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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: $49,205

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $28,759

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,972

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $26,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $36,537 $60,357 $80,538
Premium Package 2,400    
Comfort Package 1,950    
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 1,100 1,100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 890  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 3,130 3,110
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Power trunk closer   510 510
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Premium Package 2,244    
Comfort Package 1,796    
Navigation Package 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 1,023 1,023
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 303 828  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 2,911 2,892
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Power trunk closer   474 474
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 9,255 10,989 9,389
Options (change) 8,560 10,220 8,731
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $49,205 $77,964 $98,464
Total Invoice $45,972 $72,652 $91,744

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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: $28,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,214
Model Year201220062006
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,205$77,964$98,464
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,205$77,464$97,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,550
Total Invoice$45,972$72,652$91,744
Adjustments for Features0-466-1,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,972$72,186$90,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,207

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220062006
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim350CLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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 spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
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 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
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,865$5,365$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,351

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122006
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.3,813 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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