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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: $46,840

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,625

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelCLACLAGSGSGS
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Parktronic Package 970 970      
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300      
Interior Package 1,650        
Convenience Package 400 400      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850        
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850 620    
Rear spoiler 300   200 200 200
Wood trim 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650      
Navigation system     1,165 1,165 1,665
Adaptive cruise control     1,500 1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500  
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Tires, run-flat     1,190 320 320
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674      
Parktronic Package 902 902      
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139      
Interior Package 1,535        
Convenience Package 372 372      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791        
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791 533    
Rear spoiler 273   172 172 172
Wood trim 302 302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535      
Navigation system     1,068 1,068 1,523
Adaptive cruise control     1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430  
Rain-sensing wipers     452 86  
Tires, run-flat     1,024 275 275
Options (change) 13,145 11,995 5,700 3,785 3,685
Options (change) 12,219 11,155 4,969 3,321 3,260
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $46,840 $63,390 $53,475 $60,030 $63,510
Total Invoice $43,625 $59,022 $48,054 $53,475 $57,191

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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: $9,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,813
Model Year20182018201120112011
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$46,840$63,390$53,475$60,030$63,510
Adjustments for Features-2,560-5,1850-1,200-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,280$58,205$53,475$58,830$62,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,925$0$5,355$8,660
Total Invoice$43,625$59,022$48,054$53,475$57,191
Adjustments for Features-2,384-4,8280-1,069-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,241$54,194$48,054$52,406$55,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,953$0$4,352$7,899

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182018201120112011
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   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
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   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
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$8,540$11,165$5,980$7,180$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$5,185$0$1,200$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,384-4,8280-1,069-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182011
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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%
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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