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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $32,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $29,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $36,725
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $34,400
Premium 1 Package 4,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Premium 1 Package 4,083    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 460
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,749
Ultra Luxury Package     3,251
Options (change) 5,950 970 8,100
Options (change) 5,534 902 7,460
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $78,125 $96,745 $45,700
Total Invoice $72,718 $90,034 $42,735

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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: $27,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,571
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$78,125$96,745$45,700
Adjustments for Features-4,740-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,385$92,905$45,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,520$0
Total Invoice$72,718$90,034$42,735
Adjustments for Features-4,412-3,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,306$86,460$42,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,154$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220122012
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  
Proximity key$250 $250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200 $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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Metal pedals $75 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,880$8,980$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,412-3,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in71.1 in
Height55.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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