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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,365

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $36,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,219

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $34,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSCT
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $30,900
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $28,706
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Heated front seats 690    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 1,500
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Premium Audio Package     1,100
Leather Package     1,330
Navigation Package     2,445
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,215
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Heated front seats 642    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 1,290
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Premium Audio Package     946
Leather Package     1,144
Navigation Package     2,214
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,044
Options (change) 8,489 7,779 7,590
Options (change) 7,895 7,234 6,638
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $75,464 $96,854 $39,365
Total Invoice $70,327 $90,247 $36,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus CT 200h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,629
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSCT
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V8469hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$75,464$96,854$39,365
Adjustments for Features-2,660-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,804$93,244$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,440$0
Total Invoice$70,327$90,247$36,219
Adjustments for Features-2,479-3,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,848$86,883$36,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,035$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSCT
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,065$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,479-3,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20062011
ModelCLSCT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in102.4 in
Length193.0 in170.1 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height54.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.832.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested755%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

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