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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: $47,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,006

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $44,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelCLSGSGS
TrimCLS63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $47,250 $59,450
Base Invoice $87,002 $43,945 $55,291
Premium Package 2 4,035    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 500 500
iPod integration 425    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,000 2,000
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Luxury Package   5,750  
RWD   0  
Navigation system   1,735 1,735
Premium Package 2 3,753    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 430 430
iPod integration 395    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,840 1,840
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Luxury Package   5,293  
RWD   0  
Navigation system   1,603 1,603
Options (change) 8,290 9,985 4,235
Options (change) 7,710 9,166 3,873
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,315 $58,130 $64,580
Total Invoice $98,187 $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: $44,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,066
Model Year200820132013
ModelCLSGSGS
TrimCLS63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$105,315$58,130$64,580
Adjustments for Features-3,225-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,090$57,170$64,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,410
Total Invoice$98,187$54,006$60,059
Adjustments for Features-3,007-8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,180$53,114$60,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,945

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200820132013
ModelCLSGSGS
TrimCLS63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,640$5,375$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,007-8920

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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 Year20082013
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 Weight3,993 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS specs.

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

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 wheel0No
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 Requested227575%
Total Not Requested75025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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