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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: $27,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,133

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $25,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $42,520 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Comfort Package 825    
LED headlights 1,825    
Luxury Package 4,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Premium Package   3,900 2,200
Folding second row seats   440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Around view cameras     800
Navigation Package 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100    
Comfort Package 759    
LED headlights 1,679    
Luxury Package 4,463    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Premium Package   3,627 2,046
Folding second row seats   409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 10,525 7,820 3,000
Options (change) 9,738 7,273 2,790
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $56,635 $83,965 $112,895
Total Invoice $53,133 $78,158 $105,062

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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: $22,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,929
Model Year201220182018
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,635$83,965$112,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,635$79,565$105,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,005
Total Invoice$53,133$78,158$105,062
Adjustments for Features0-4,096-6,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,133$74,062$98,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,183

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220182018
ModelRXCLSCLS
Trim450hCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Passenger side camera$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
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
Total Value of Features$4,605$9,005$11,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,096-6,817

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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.4,159 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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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