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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,884

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $57,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,529

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $55,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassGSGSGS
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,600 $147,400 $137,500 $197,500 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $96,348 $137,082 $127,875 $183,675 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Premium I Package 1,960            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425      
Navigation system         1,165 1,165 1,665
Rain-sensing wipers         525 100  
Adaptive cruise control         1,500 1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         620    
Cargo net         59 59 59
Cooled or ventilated front seats         200 200  
Sunshade, rear, power         210 210  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         330    
Premium I Package 1,823            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650   2,650        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395      
Navigation system         1,068 1,068 1,523
Rain-sensing wipers         452 86  
Adaptive cruise control         1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear         430 430  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         533    
Cargo net         35 35 35
Cooled or ventilated front seats         172 172  
Sunshade, rear, power         180 180  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         284    
Options (change) 5,235 425 3,275 425 5,109 3,734 3,224
Options (change) 4,868 395 3,045 395 4,444 3,261 2,848
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $110,710 $151,700 $144,250 $201,800 $52,884 $59,979 $63,049
Total Invoice $103,091 $141,352 $134,395 $187,945 $47,529 $53,415 $56,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,277
Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassGSGSGS
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/35-20225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$110,710$151,700$144,250$201,800$52,884$59,979$63,049
Adjustments for Features-6,750-10,250-8,350-11,2750-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,960$141,450$135,900$190,525$52,884$58,779$62,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,490$31,940$86,565$0$5,895$9,315
Total Invoice$103,091$141,352$134,395$187,945$47,529$53,415$56,779
Adjustments for Features-6,285-9,551-7,780-10,5010-1,069-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,806$131,801$126,615$177,444$47,529$52,346$56,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,995$29,809$80,638$0$4,817$8,485

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassGSGSGS
TrimCL550CL600CL63 AMGCL65 AMG350460450h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Heated steering wheel $100     
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Night vision $1750 $1750   
Rearview camera $200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100   
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Metal pedals  $75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,715$14,215$12,315$15,240$3,965$5,165$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,750$10,250$8,350$11,275$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,285-9,551-7,780-10,5010-1,069-765

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082011
ModelCL-ClassGS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.3 in112.2 in
Length199.4 in190.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,486 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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