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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: $48,415

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $30,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,280

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $28,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $36,438 $39,171
Premium Package 3,650      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100    
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Satellite radio 699 699    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110    
Power trunk closer 510 510    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890      
Comfort Package   1,750    
Navigation system   1,240    
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520 7,980
Premium Package 3,395      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023    
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Satellite radio 650 650    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892    
Power trunk closer 474 474    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828      
Comfort Package   1,628    
Navigation system   1,153    
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847 7,350
Options (change) 12,279 10,709 8,520 7,980
Options (change) 11,420 9,959 7,847 7,350
Destination 775 775 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $79,254 $99,784 $48,415 $50,795
Total Invoice $73,852 $92,972 $45,280 $47,516

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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: $30,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,896
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$79,254$99,784$48,415$50,795
Adjustments for Features-725-8250-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,529$98,959$48,415$50,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,430$0$2,355
Total Invoice$73,852$92,972$45,280$47,516
Adjustments for Features-676-7690-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,176$92,203$45,280$47,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,027$0$2,213

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$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$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,890$7,990$7,165$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$825$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-676-7690-23

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062018
ModelCLSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.0 in
Length193.0 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height54.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested135045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested372570%
Total Not Requested157530%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested372575%
Total Not Requested127525%

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