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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: $56,635

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $23,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,133

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $21,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $42,520 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Luxury Package 4,800      
Comfort Package 825      
Navigation Package 2,465      
Unbranded 12 speakers 110      
LED headlights 1,825      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970 970
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Rear spoiler   400    
Folding second row seats   440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850  
Luxury Package 4,463      
Comfort Package 759      
Navigation Package 2,277      
Unbranded 12 speakers 100      
LED headlights 1,679      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902 902
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Rear spoiler   372    
Folding second row seats   409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 791  
Options (change) 10,525 7,350 5,510 4,660
Options (change) 9,738 6,836 5,125 4,334
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $56,635 $80,375 $105,935 $112,085
Total Invoice $53,133 $74,814 $98,585 $104,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,005
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,635$80,375$105,935$112,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-5,775-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,635$77,500$100,160$106,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,660$28,510
Total Invoice$53,133$74,814$98,585$104,304
Adjustments for Features0-2,676-5,374-5,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,133$72,138$93,211$98,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,073$26,513

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Passenger side camera$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,155$7,030$9,930$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$5,775$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,676-5,374-5,653

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
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.4,256 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 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 mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
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 Requested270070%
Total Not Requested117530%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested195088%
Total Not Requested27512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested45018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested45018%

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