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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: $58,130

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $20,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,006

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $19,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelCLSCLSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $47,250 $59,450
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $43,945 $55,291
Premium Package 3,650      
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500 500
Satellite radio 699 699    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 2,000 2,000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890      
Comfort Package   1,750    
Navigation system   1,240 1,735 1,735
Luxury Package     5,750  
RWD     0  
Premium Package 3,395      
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 430 430
Satellite radio 650 650    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 1,840 1,840
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828      
Comfort Package   1,628    
Navigation system   1,153 1,603 1,603
Luxury Package     5,293  
RWD     0  
Options (change) 11,769 10,199 9,985 4,235
Options (change) 10,946 9,485 9,166 3,873
Destination 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $78,744 $99,274 $58,130 $64,580
Total Invoice $73,378 $92,498 $54,006 $60,059

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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: $20,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,076
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelCLSCLSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$78,744$99,274$58,130$64,580
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,375-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,469$97,899$57,170$64,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,430$0$7,410
Total Invoice$73,378$92,498$54,006$60,059
Adjustments for Features-1,188-1,281-8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,190$91,217$53,114$60,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,027$0$6,945

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelCLSCLSGSGS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350450h
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Driver attention monitor  $500$500
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,215$5,800$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$1,375$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,188-1,281-8920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062013
ModelCLSGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length193.0 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height54.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

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
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested75024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

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
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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