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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: $49,724

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $33,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,352

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $31,546

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Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $36,620 $39,500
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $34,300 $37,000
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500   110  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package 3,900 2,500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590      
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Rain-sensing wipers     155 155
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Lane departure warning     1,015 965
Xenon HID headlights     565 565
Adaptive cruise control     1,500 1,500
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935 2,435
Power trunk closer     400 400
Heated steering wheel     450 450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,745  
Rear spoiler     319  
Navigation Package       2,625
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465   100  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package 3,627 2,325    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549      
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Rain-sensing wipers     144 144
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Lane departure warning     933 889
Xenon HID headlights     521 521
Adaptive cruise control     1,380 1,380
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699 2,239
Power trunk closer     368 368
Heated steering wheel     416 416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,452  
Rear spoiler     209  
Navigation Package       2,423
Options (change) 7,540 4,750 12,194 10,095
Options (change) 7,013 4,418 11,142 9,300
Destination 995 995 910 910
Total Price $83,685 $114,645 $49,724 $50,505
Total Invoice $77,898 $106,690 $46,352 $47,210

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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: $29,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,576
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14835, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$83,685$114,645$49,724$50,505
Adjustments for Features-4,690-8,915-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,995$105,730$49,299$50,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,735$0$1,206
Total Invoice$77,898$106,690$46,352$47,210
Adjustments for Features-4,366-8,296-3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,532$98,394$45,956$47,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,862$0$1,254

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
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  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Driver attention monitor  $500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Metal pedals$75$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  
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,755$14,980$6,490$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$8,915$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,366-8,296-3960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182014
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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