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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: $50,975

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $24,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,613

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $22,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,900 $52,235 $57,095 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $39,177 $49,101 $53,669 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Lexus Safety System+ 635 635 635      
Wood trim 400          
Sunroof 1,100          
Premium Package 1,085       4,200 3,740
Navigation Package 1,750          
Obstacle detection, rear 500          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300   590 590  
Around view cameras 1,300 800 800     800
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640          
Steering-linked headlights 415 415 415      
Premium 1 Package       3,250    
Driver Assistance Package       2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package       1,290 1,290  
Rear spoiler       400 400  
Folding second row seats       440 440  
Lexus Safety System+ 584 584 584      
Wood trim 368          
Sunroof 1,012          
Premium Package 999       3,906 3,478
Navigation Package 1,619          
Obstacle detection, rear 460          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276 276   549 549  
Around view cameras 1,196 736 736     744
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589          
Steering-linked headlights 383 383 383      
Premium 1 Package       3,023    
Driver Assistance Package       2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package       1,200 1,200  
Rear spoiler       372 372  
Folding second row seats       409 409  
Options (change) 8,125 2,150 1,850 8,770 9,720 7,340
Options (change) 7,486 1,979 1,703 8,157 9,040 6,826
Destination 950 950 950 925 925 925
Total Price $50,975 $55,335 $59,895 $75,685 $83,845 $114,815
Total Invoice $47,613 $52,030 $56,322 $70,453 $78,041 $106,843

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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: $23,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,551
Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$50,975$55,335$59,895$75,685$83,845$114,815
Adjustments for Features-1500-2,550-1,535-4,100-7,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,825$55,335$57,345$74,150$79,745$107,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,510$6,520$0$5,595$33,465
Total Invoice$47,613$52,030$56,322$70,453$78,041$106,843
Adjustments for Features-1400-2,398-1,429-3,816-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,473$52,030$53,924$69,024$74,225$100,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,557$6,451$0$5,201$31,119

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700  $1700
RWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  $150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Self-repairing paint$0$0$0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 $0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Performance meter  $150   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat     $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$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $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 trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $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$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,780$5,630$8,180$7,165$9,730$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$2,550$1,535$4,100$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400-2,398-1,429-3,816-6,700

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162015
ModelRXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length192.5 in194.5 in
Width74.6 in74.1 in
Height67.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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 seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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