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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,165

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $9,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,067

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLACLAGSGSGS
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Convenience Package 400 400      
Interior Package 1,650        
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Parktronic Package 970 970      
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625      
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Wood trim 325 325      
Rear spoiler 300   200 200 200
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850 620    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850        
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650      
Navigation system     1,850 1,850 1,500
Adaptive cruise control     2,850 2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900 900 900
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Tires, run-flat     1,190 320 320
Convenience Package 372 372      
Interior Package 1,535        
Premium Package 1,674 1,674      
Parktronic Package 902 902      
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581      
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Wood trim 302 302      
Rear spoiler 273   160 160 160
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791 496    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791        
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535      
Navigation system     1,555 1,555 1,275
Adaptive cruise control     2,280 2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760 760 760
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Rain-sensing wipers     420 80  
Tires, run-flat     952 256 256
Options (change) 11,470 10,320 9,121 7,206 6,256
Options (change) 10,661 9,597 7,412 5,880 5,120
Destination 995 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $45,165 $61,715 $54,796 $61,351 $62,181
Total Invoice $42,067 $57,464 $48,153 $53,626 $54,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,293
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLACLAGSGSGS
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionS7S7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$45,165$61,715$54,796$61,351$62,181
Adjustments for Features-2,370-4,9950-1,200-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$56,720$54,796$60,151$60,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,925$0$5,355$6,010
Total Invoice$42,067$57,464$48,153$53,626$54,841
Adjustments for Features-2,207-4,6510-1,049-1,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,860$52,813$48,153$52,577$53,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,953$0$4,424$5,475

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelCLACLAGSGSGS
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Cassette player  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Interior trim, special color $0   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$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$8,400$11,025$6,030$7,230$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$4,995$0$1,200$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,207-4,6510-1,049-1,213

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182009
ModelCLAGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in190.0 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height56.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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