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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,498

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $30,880

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $36,725
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $33,299
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Premium Package 3,650    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 1,500
Comfort Package   1,750  
Navigation system   1,240  
CD changer, in-dash   430  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Premium Package 3,395    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 430
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 1,290
Comfort Package   1,628  
Navigation system   1,153  
CD changer, in-dash   400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,564
Ultra Luxury Package     3,040
Options (change) 11,769 10,629 9,600
Options (change) 10,946 9,885 8,324
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $78,744 $99,704 $47,200
Total Invoice $73,378 $92,898 $42,498

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,457
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$78,744$99,704$47,200
Adjustments for Features-2,600-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,144$96,804$47,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,660$0
Total Invoice$73,378$92,898$42,498
Adjustments for Features-2,423-2,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,955$90,196$42,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,241$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
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
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length 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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,965$7,265$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,423-2,7020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062011
ModelCLSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height54.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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