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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: $46,320

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $36,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,248

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $37,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $34,120
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $30,253
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 940   330
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270 2,600
Xenon HID headlights     815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Premium Plus Package     2,480
Rear side airbags     250
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079 400
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 874   264
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111 2,080
Xenon HID headlights     652
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Premium Plus Package     2,058
Rear side airbags     200
Sunshade, rear, power     168
Options (change) 8,380 6,680 11,435
Options (change) 7,793 6,212 9,230
Destination 875 875 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $82,955 $108,105 $46,320
Total Invoice $77,300 $100,781 $40,248

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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: $32,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,660
Model Year201020102008
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$82,955$108,105$46,320
Adjustments for Features-3,640-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,315$102,765$46,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,450$0
Total Invoice$77,300$100,781$40,248
Adjustments for Features-3,392-4,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,908$95,803$40,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,895$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201020102008
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 
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
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,230$7,930$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,392-4,9780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102008
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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