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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: $51,615

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $27,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,220

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $25,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,120 $53,035 $56,495 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $40,316 $49,853 $53,105 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Navigation Package 1,690          
Premium Package 960       4,200 2,200
Wood trim 400          
Sunroof 1,100          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 450 300   590 590  
Around view cameras 1,865 800 800     800
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640          
Steering-linked headlights 415 415 415      
Night Package       300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design       500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,900    
Premium 1 Package       3,250    
Driver Assistance Package       2,250 2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package       1,290 1,290  
Folding second row seats       440 440  
Navigation Package 1,563          
Premium Package 883       3,906 2,046
Wood trim 368          
Sunroof 1,012          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 415 276   549 549  
Around view cameras 1,716 736 736     744
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589          
Steering-linked headlights 383 383 383      
Night Package       279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design       465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,767    
Premium 1 Package       3,023    
Driver Assistance Package       2,093 2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package       1,200 1,200  
Folding second row seats       409 409  
Options (change) 7,520 1,515 1,215 10,520 9,570 5,250
Options (change) 6,929 1,395 1,119 9,785 8,901 4,883
Destination 975 975 975 925 925 925
Total Price $51,615 $55,525 $58,685 $78,995 $85,345 $115,075
Total Invoice $48,220 $52,223 $55,199 $73,532 $79,437 $107,085

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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: $24,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,557
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
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$51,615$55,525$58,685$78,995$85,345$115,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,400-2,960-4,025-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,615$53,975$56,285$76,035$81,320$108,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$4,670$0$5,285$31,990
Total Invoice$48,220$52,223$55,199$73,532$79,437$107,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,458-2,257-2,755-3,746-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,220$50,765$52,942$70,777$75,691$100,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,545$4,722$0$4,914$29,748

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700  $1700
RWD   $0$0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
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 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150   
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
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 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support$0$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
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
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
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$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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$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$6,030$7,580$8,430$8,990$10,055$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,400$2,960$4,025$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,458-2,257-2,755-3,746-6,560

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested147582%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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