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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: $48,390

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,210

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $32,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $36,620 $39,500
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $34,300 $37,000
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270 1,500 1,500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 940      
Rain-sensing wipers     155 155
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935 2,435
Xenon HID headlights     565 565
Alloy wheels, optional design     110  
Power trunk closer     400 400
Heated steering wheel     450 450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,745  
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Navigation Package       2,625
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079 460 460
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111 1,380 1,380
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 874      
Rain-sensing wipers     144 144
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699 2,239
Xenon HID headlights     521 521
Alloy wheels, optional design     100  
Power trunk closer     368 368
Heated steering wheel     416 416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,452  
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Navigation Package       2,423
Options (change) 8,380 6,680 10,860 9,130
Options (change) 7,793 6,212 10,000 8,411
Destination 875 875 910 910
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $82,955 $108,105 $48,390 $49,540
Total Invoice $77,300 $100,781 $45,210 $46,321

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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: $33,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,865
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12835, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$82,955$108,105$48,390$49,540
Adjustments for Features-1,540-3,240-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,415$104,865$48,165$49,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,450$0$1,375
Total Invoice$77,300$100,781$45,210$46,321
Adjustments for Features-1,435-3,020-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,865$97,761$45,000$46,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,896$0$1,321

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver attention monitor  $500$500
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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$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, driver seat $100$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,605$8,305$5,290$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$3,240$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,435-3,020-2100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102014
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft315.2 ft3

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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 decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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 decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested217584%
Total Not Requested42516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%

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