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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: $68,070

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,965

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $12,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSCCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,805 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $58,788 $69,890 $101,277
Rear spoiler 440    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Rear spoiler 352    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 440 2,190 0
Options (change) 352 2,037 0
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $68,070 $78,335 $109,895
Total Invoice $59,965 $72,922 $102,272

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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: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,942
Model Year200920182018
ModelSCCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$68,070$78,335$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,070$77,245$104,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,260
Total Invoice$59,965$72,922$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-5,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,965$71,907$97,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,349

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920182018
ModelSCCLSCLS
Trim430CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Power antenna$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
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
Folding second row seats  $300
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-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$9,665$10,755$15,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,015-5,016

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092018
ModelSCCLS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in113.2 in
Length178.5 in194.5 in
Width72.0 in74.1 in
Height53.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft315.3 ft3

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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%

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