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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,780

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $26,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,109

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $27,832

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Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLSCLSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $43,150 $51,375
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $37,971 $44,694
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Comfort Package 1,500 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890      
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
CD changer, in-dash 430 430    
Tires, run-flat 200   400 400
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,250 2,250
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 2,850 2,850
Power trunk closer 510 510    
Rain-sensing wipers     525 225
Cooled or ventilated front seats     200 200
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Comfort Package 1,395 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 400 400
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828      
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Tires, run-flat 186   320 320
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,895 1,895
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 2,280 2,280
Power trunk closer 474 474    
Rain-sensing wipers     420 180
Cooled or ventilated front seats     160 160
Sunshade, rear, power     168 168
Sunroof     800 800
Options (change) 11,300 10,440 7,935 7,635
Options (change) 10,509 9,709 6,443 6,203
Destination 775 775 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $78,275 $99,515 $51,780 $59,705
Total Invoice $72,941 $92,722 $45,109 $51,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,244
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLSCLSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8245hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$78,275$99,515$51,780$59,705
Adjustments for Features-3,850-4,2500-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,425$95,265$51,780$58,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,840$0$6,425
Total Invoice$72,941$92,722$45,109$51,592
Adjustments for Features-3,588-3,9600-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,353$88,762$45,109$50,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,409$0$5,187

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLSCLSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player  $50$50
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,690$7,090$2,840$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$4,250$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,588-3,9600-1,296

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062006
ModelCLSGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length193.0 in190.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height54.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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