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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,977

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLKCLKES
TrimCLK350CLK550350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $36,725
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $33,299
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250  
Premium III Package 1,000 1,000  
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,290 2,290  
Heated front seats 710 710  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 550 550  
Satellite radio 520 520  
Rear side airbags 400 400  
Proximity key 1,110 1,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Rear spoiler     299
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092  
Premium III Package 930 930  
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024  
Navigation system 2,130 2,130  
Heated front seats 660 660  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512 512  
Satellite radio 484 484  
Rear side airbags 372 372  
Proximity key 1,032 1,032  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,564
Ultra Luxury Package     3,040
Rear spoiler     199
Options (change) 10,940 10,640 7,899
Options (change) 10,174 9,896 6,803
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $58,265 $66,665 $45,499
Total Invoice $54,247 $62,061 $40,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,338
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLKCLKES
TrimCLK350CLK550350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$58,265$66,665$45,499
Adjustments for Features0-275-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,265$66,390$45,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$54,247$62,061$40,977
Adjustments for Features0-256-68
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,247$61,805$40,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,558$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082011
ModelCLKCLKES
TrimCLK350CLK550350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,640$4,915$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-68

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
ModelCLKES
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length183.2 in191.1 in
Width68.5 in71.1 in
Height55.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested162575%
Total Not Requested54025%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested46524%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested60026%

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