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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: $38,285

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $39,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,650

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $38,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $32,300
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $28,640
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 920   330
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 856   264
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Sunshade, rear, power     168
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496
Options (change) 4,870 3,200 5,290
Options (change) 4,530 2,976 4,315
Destination 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $77,745 $102,975 $38,285
Total Invoice $72,456 $96,010 $33,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,062
Model Year200920092006
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$77,745$102,975$38,285
Adjustments for Features-5,090-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,655$96,910$38,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,255$0
Total Invoice$72,456$96,010$33,650
Adjustments for Features-4,744-5,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,712$90,355$33,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,643$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092006
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,830$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$6,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,744-5,6550

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092006
ModelCLSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.1 in
Length193.0 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height54.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
USB port25No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
USB port25No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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