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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: $53,025

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $28,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,666

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $28,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500 500  
Rear spoiler 400   200 200 200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   330    
Navigation system     1,165 1,165 1,665
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Adaptive cruise control     1,500 1,500 1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats     200 200  
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 430 430  
Rear spoiler 372   172 172 172
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   284    
Navigation system     1,068 1,068 1,523
Rain-sensing wipers     452 86  
Adaptive cruise control     1,290 1,290 1,290
Cooled or ventilated front seats     172 172  
Sunshade, rear, power     180 180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     533    
Options (change) 9,300 7,610 5,250 3,875 3,365
Options (change) 8,650 7,078 4,581 3,398 2,985
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $81,475 $103,385 $53,025 $60,120 $63,190
Total Invoice $75,834 $96,210 $47,666 $53,552 $56,916

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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: $23,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,198
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$81,475$103,385$53,025$60,120$63,190
Adjustments for Features-5,340-6,7400-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,135$96,645$53,025$58,920$62,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,510$0$5,895$9,315
Total Invoice$75,834$96,210$47,666$53,552$56,916
Adjustments for Features-4,970-6,2720-1,069-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,864$89,938$47,666$52,483$56,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,074$0$4,817$8,484

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122012201120112011
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300   
Folding second row seats $300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Massage, driver seat $100   
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$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
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    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,555$9,955$3,215$4,415$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$6,740$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,970-6,2720-1,069-766

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122011
ModelCLSGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in190.0 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested110047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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