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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: $46,165

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $35,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,511

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $35,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelCLSCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $34,320
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $30,774
Premium 1 Package 4,150      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500
Rear spoiler 400     299
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590     330
Premium Plus Package       1,280
Rear side airbags       250
Xenon HID headlights       815
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Adaptive cruise control       2,600
Sunshade, rear, power       210
Satellite radio       486
Premium 1 Package 3,860      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 400
Rear spoiler 372     199
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549     264
Premium Plus Package       1,152
Rear side airbags       200
Xenon HID headlights       652
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Adaptive cruise control       2,080
Sunshade, rear, power       168
Satellite radio       389
Options (change) 9,060 3,920 3,920 11,020
Options (change) 8,427 3,646 3,646 8,912
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $82,085 $104,345 $111,345 $46,165
Total Invoice $76,405 $97,106 $103,616 $40,511

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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: $29,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,644
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelCLSCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$82,085$104,345$111,345$46,165
Adjustments for Features-6,715-7,415-7,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,370$96,930$103,530$46,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,560$28,160$0
Total Invoice$76,405$97,106$103,616$40,511
Adjustments for Features-6,250-6,901-7,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,155$90,205$96,343$40,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,050$26,188$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelCLSCLSCLSES
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,055$11,755$12,155$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,715$7,415$7,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,250-6,901-7,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20142009
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 Weight4,256 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
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested195089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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