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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: $33,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,220

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $31,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,120 $53,035 $56,495 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $40,316 $49,853 $53,105 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation Package 1,690        
Premium Package 960     3,900 2,200
Wood trim 400        
Sunroof 1,100        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 450 300   590  
Around view cameras 1,865 800 800   800
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640        
Steering-linked headlights 415 415 415    
Night Package       300  
Alloy wheels, optional design       500  
Driver Assistance Package       2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package       1,290  
Folding second row seats       440  
Navigation Package 1,563        
Premium Package 883     3,627 2,046
Wood trim 368        
Sunroof 1,012        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 415 276   549  
Around view cameras 1,716 736 736   744
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589        
Steering-linked headlights 383 383 383    
Night Package       279  
Alloy wheels, optional design       465  
Driver Assistance Package       2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package       1,200  
Folding second row seats       409  
Options (change) 7,520 1,515 1,215 9,270 5,250
Options (change) 6,929 1,395 1,119 8,622 4,883
Destination 975 975 975 995 995
Total Price $51,615 $55,525 $58,685 $85,415 $115,145
Total Invoice $48,220 $52,223 $55,199 $79,507 $107,155

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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: $29,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,540
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,615$55,525$58,685$85,415$115,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,400-4,025-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,615$53,975$56,285$81,390$108,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$4,670$0$26,705
Total Invoice$48,220$52,223$55,199$79,507$107,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,458-2,257-3,747-6,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,220$50,765$52,942$75,760$100,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,545$4,722$0$24,834

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelRXRXRXCLSCLS
Trim350450h450h F SportCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700 $1700
RWD   $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $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 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Door sill trim plates$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
Metal pedals  $75$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$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
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,355$8,205$9,830$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,400$4,025$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,458-2,257-3,747-6,561

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172018
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.4,159 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 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
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
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
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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