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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: $49,113

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $33,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,739

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $30,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $36,438 $39,171
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850 379 379
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590      
Rear spoiler 400   319  
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520 7,980
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791 250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549      
Rear spoiler 372   209  
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847 7,350
Options (change) 10,100 8,460 9,218 8,359
Options (change) 9,394 7,869 8,306 7,600
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $82,275 $104,235 $49,113 $51,174
Total Invoice $76,578 $97,001 $45,739 $47,766

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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: $29,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,568
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$82,275$104,235$49,113$51,174
Adjustments for Features-3,690-5,090-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,585$99,145$48,938$51,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,560$0$2,236
Total Invoice$76,578$97,001$45,739$47,766
Adjustments for Features-3,434-4,737-1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,144$92,264$45,576$47,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,120$0$2,190

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
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  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Folding second row seats $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat $100  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined 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$8,830$10,230$5,315$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$5,090$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,434-4,737-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.0 in
Length194.5 in192.7 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested427581%
Total Not Requested102519%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested427586%
Total Not Requested72514%

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