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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: $71,225

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $10,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,172

Lexus GS 450h   
Difference: $10,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSGS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $59,450
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $55,291
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660    
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Heated second row seats 625 625 440
Special order charge 250 250  
Navigation system     1,735
Luxury Package     5,205
Adaptive cruise control     2,000
Lane departure prevention     500
Blind spot warning system     500
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614    
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 430
Heated second row seats 581 581 404
Special order charge 250 250  
Navigation system     1,603
Luxury Package     4,789
Adaptive cruise control     1,840
Lane departure prevention     460
Blind spot warning system     460
Options (change) 9,845 8,485 10,880
Options (change) 9,174 7,909 9,986
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $82,020 $104,260 $71,225
Total Invoice $76,358 $97,041 $66,172

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,798
Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSGS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$82,020$104,260$71,225
Adjustments for Features-2,565-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,455$100,595$71,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,140$0
Total Invoice$76,358$97,041$66,172
Adjustments for Features-2,388-3,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,970$93,630$66,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,660$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSGS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver attention monitor  $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,605$8,705$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,388-3,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122013
ModelCLSGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in190.7 in
Width74.1 in72.4 in
Height55.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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 headlights500Yes
Total Requested172574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure prevention system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
235/45VR18 tires400No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

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