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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: $38,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,219

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $36,501

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSCT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $30,900
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $28,706
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
iPod integration 425 425  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 1,500
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Premium Audio Package     1,100
Leather Package     1,330
Navigation Package     2,445
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,215
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
iPod integration 395 395  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 1,290
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Premium Audio Package     946
Leather Package     1,144
Navigation Package     2,214
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,044
Options (change) 7,905 7,170 7,590
Options (change) 7,351 6,668 6,638
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $78,030 $104,195 $39,365
Total Invoice $72,720 $97,145 $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: $33,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,088
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSCT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8507hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$78,030$104,195$39,365
Adjustments for Features-4,735-6,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,295$97,760$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$72,720$97,145$36,219
Adjustments for Features-4,413-6,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,307$91,145$36,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSCT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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$8,990$10,690$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$6,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,413-6,0000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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