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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,385

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,257

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $8,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCLKCLKGSGSGS
TrimCLK350CLK550350460450h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250      
Premium III Package 1,000 1,000      
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100      
Power trunk closer 530 530      
Tires, run-flat 210   1,190 320 320
Navigation system 2,290 2,290 1,165 1,165 1,665
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 550 550 330    
Proximity key 1,110 1,110      
Heated front seats 710 710      
Satellite radio 520 520      
Rear side airbags 400 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     200 200  
Rear spoiler     200 200 200
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092      
Premium III Package 930 930      
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024      
Power trunk closer 493 493      
Tires, run-flat 195   1,024 275 275
Navigation system 2,130 2,130 1,068 1,068 1,523
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512 512 284    
Proximity key 1,032 1,032      
Heated front seats 660 660      
Satellite radio 484 484      
Rear side airbags 372 372      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660      
Rain-sensing wipers     452 86  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     172 172  
Rear spoiler     172 172 172
Options (change) 11,680 11,170 3,610 1,985 2,185
Options (change) 10,862 10,389 3,172 1,773 1,970
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $59,005 $67,195 $51,385 $58,230 $62,010
Total Invoice $54,935 $62,554 $46,257 $51,927 $55,901

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,933
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCLKCLKGSGSGS
TrimCLK350CLK550350460450h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$59,005$67,195$51,385$58,230$62,010
Adjustments for Features-800-9250-1,700-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,205$66,270$51,385$56,530$60,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,065$0$5,145$8,650
Total Invoice$54,935$62,554$46,257$51,927$55,901
Adjustments for Features-745-8610-1,516-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,190$61,693$46,257$50,411$54,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,503$0$4,154$7,864

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCLKCLKGSGSGS
TrimCLK350CLK550350460450h
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$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$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration$100$100   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,415$3,490$5,190$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$925$0$1,700$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-745-8610-1,516-1,780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082011
ModelCLKGS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.2 in
Length183.2 in190.0 in
Width68.5 in71.7 in
Height55.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft312.7 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
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested61528%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested61532%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
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 audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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