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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: $26,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,518

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $26,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 500 500  
iPod integration 425 425      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 1,500 1,500 1,500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 910   330    
Tires, run-flat 220   1,190 320 320
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510      
Navigation system     1,165 1,165 1,665
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     200 200  
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 430 430  
iPod integration 395 395      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 1,290 1,290 1,290
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 846   284    
Tires, run-flat 205   1,024 275 275
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474      
Navigation system     1,068 1,068 1,523
Rain-sensing wipers     452 86  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     172 172  
Sunshade, rear, power     180 180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     533    
Options (change) 10,155 8,290 6,240 3,995 3,485
Options (change) 9,444 7,710 5,433 3,501 3,088
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $80,280 $105,315 $54,015 $60,240 $63,310
Total Invoice $74,813 $98,187 $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: $23,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,872
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$80,280$105,315$54,015$60,240$63,310
Adjustments for Features-2,600-4,1500-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,680$101,165$54,015$59,040$62,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,485$0$5,025$8,445
Total Invoice$74,813$98,187$48,518$53,655$57,019
Adjustments for Features-2,423-3,8690-1,069-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,390$94,318$48,518$52,586$56,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,928$0$4,068$7,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
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   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
iPod integration$100$100   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
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$5,465$7,015$2,865$4,065$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$4,150$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,423-3,8690-1,069-766

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested217586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested217586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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