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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,120

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,493

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $13,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelSCCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $57,728 $68,820 $92,116
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651  
Options (change) 0 700 0
Options (change) 0 651 0
Destination 765 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $67,120 $76,875 $102,525
Total Invoice $58,493 $71,646 $95,591

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,447
Model Year200820112011
ModelSCCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,120$76,875$102,525
Adjustments for Features-1,4850-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,635$76,875$101,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,150
Total Invoice$58,493$71,646$95,591
Adjustments for Features-1,2940-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,199$71,646$94,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,546

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820112011
ModelSCCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Power antenna$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,765$8,280$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2940-1,399

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082011
ModelSCCLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.4 in
Length178.5 in193.0 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height53.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft315.9 ft3

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