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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,810

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,738

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelCLACLAES
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $37,700
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $35,314
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370  
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 850   565
Rear spoiler 300 300 319
Wood trim 325 325  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design     110
Power trunk closer     400
Heated steering wheel     450
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Rain-sensing wipers     155
Blind spot warning system     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,695
Lane departure warning     1,015
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204  
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233  
Xenon HID headlights 791   521
Rear spoiler 279 279 209
Wood trim 302 302  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design     100
Power trunk closer     368
Heated steering wheel     416
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Rain-sensing wipers     144
Blind spot warning system     460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,488
Lane departure warning     933
Options (change) 13,985 13,135 11,144
Options (change) 13,006 12,215 10,178
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $44,810 $61,510 $49,769
Total Invoice $41,738 $57,269 $46,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,003
Model Year201420142015
ModelCLACLAES
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$44,810$61,510$49,769
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,810$58,985$49,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,175$0
Total Invoice$41,738$57,269$46,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,351-676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,738$54,918$45,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,180$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201420142015
ModelCLACLAES
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver attention monitor  $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,390$8,915$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,351-676

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20142015
ModelCLAES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length182.3 in192.7 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height56.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested105040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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