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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: $32,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,498

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $36,725
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $33,299
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 910    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 1,500
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 430
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 846    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 1,290
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,564
Ultra Luxury Package     3,040
Options (change) 9,510 7,865 9,600
Options (change) 8,844 7,315 8,324
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $79,635 $104,890 $47,200
Total Invoice $74,213 $97,792 $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: $29,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,199
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
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$79,635$104,890$47,200
Adjustments for Features-2,700-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,935$100,490$47,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,555$0
Total Invoice$74,213$97,792$42,498
Adjustments for Features-2,516-4,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,697$93,690$42,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,993$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$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
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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/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$7,015$8,715$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,516-4,1020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested212584%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested212584%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
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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