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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: $47,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $27,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $27,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCLSCLSCLSES
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $36,725
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $33,299
Night Package 300 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   4,200 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Ultra Luxury Package       3,535
Rear spoiler       299
Night Package 279 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,906 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear       430
Adaptive cruise control       1,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,564
Ultra Luxury Package       3,040
Rear spoiler       199
Options (change) 6,540 5,590 2,500 9,899
Options (change) 6,083 5,199 2,325 8,523
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $75,015 $81,365 $112,325 $47,499
Total Invoice $69,830 $75,735 $104,527 $42,697

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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: $24,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,991
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCLSCLSCLSES
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$75,015$81,365$112,325$47,499
Adjustments for Features-3,375-4,440-8,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,640$76,925$103,660$47,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,285$32,020$0
Total Invoice$69,830$75,735$104,527$42,697
Adjustments for Features-3,142-4,133-8,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,688$71,602$96,464$42,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,914$29,776$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2017201720172011
ModelCLSCLSCLSES
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Metal pedals$75$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,440$10,505$14,730$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$4,440$8,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,142-4,133-8,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172011
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested97553%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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