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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: $54,015

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $24,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,518

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $25,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220      
Comfort Package 1,500 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500 500  
Satellite radio 699 699      
Proximity key 1,080 1,080      
CD changer, in-dash 430 430      
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 1,500 1,500 1,500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890   330    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 1,165 1,165 1,665
Tires, run-flat 200   1,190 320 320
Power trunk closer 510 510      
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     200 200  
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135      
Comfort Package 1,395 1,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 430 430  
Satellite radio 650 650      
Proximity key 1,004 1,004      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400      
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 1,290 1,290 1,290
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828   284    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 1,068 1,068 1,523
Tires, run-flat 186   1,024 275 275
Power trunk closer 474 474      
Rain-sensing wipers     452 86  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     172 172  
Sunshade, rear, power     180 180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     533    
Options (change) 11,999 11,139 6,240 3,995 3,485
Options (change) 11,159 10,359 5,433 3,501 3,088
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $78,974 $100,214 $54,015 $60,240 $63,310
Total Invoice $73,591 $93,372 $48,518 $53,655 $57,019

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,697
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$78,974$100,214$54,015$60,240$63,310
Adjustments for Features-2,550-2,9500-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,424$97,264$54,015$59,040$62,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,840$0$5,025$8,445
Total Invoice$73,591$93,372$48,518$53,655$57,019
Adjustments for Features-2,376-2,7490-1,069-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,215$90,623$48,518$52,586$56,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,408$0$4,068$7,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$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$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$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$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,165$3,215$4,415$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$2,950$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,376-2,7490-1,069-766

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062011
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.3,796 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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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
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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
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 350

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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