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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: $51,136

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $23,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,740

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $25,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017200820082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Night Package 300 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900          
Premium 1 Package 3,250          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590   330    
Premium Package   4,200 2,500      
Navigation system       1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers       525 100  
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900 900 900
Cooled or ventilated front seats       200 200  
Rear spoiler       200 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power       210 210  
Satellite radio       486 486 486
Adaptive dampers - electrical       620    
Night Package 279 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767          
Premium 1 Package 3,023          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549   264    
Premium Package   3,906 2,325      
Navigation system       1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers       420 80  
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       760 760 760
Cooled or ventilated front seats       160 160  
Rear spoiler       160 160 160
Sunshade, rear, power       168 168  
Satellite radio       389 389 389
Adaptive dampers - electrical       496    
Options (change) 6,540 5,590 2,500 5,821 4,446 3,086
Options (change) 6,083 5,199 2,325 4,772 3,672 2,584
Destination 925 925 925 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $75,015 $81,365 $112,325 $51,136 $58,231 $58,351
Total Invoice $69,830 $75,735 $104,527 $44,740 $50,564 $51,153

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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: $19,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,460
Model Year201720172017200820082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$75,015$81,365$112,325$51,136$58,231$58,351
Adjustments for Features-3,900-4,965-9,1900-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,115$76,400$103,135$51,136$57,031$57,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,285$32,020$0$5,895$6,365
Total Invoice$69,830$75,735$104,527$44,740$50,564$51,153
Adjustments for Features-3,630-4,621-8,5520-1,042-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,200$71,114$95,975$44,740$49,522$50,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,914$29,775$0$4,782$5,668

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201720172017200820082008
ModelCLSCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system  $500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0    
Body kit  $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100   
App support $0$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Cassette player   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150   
Media drive $15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200   
Analog clock$25$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$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Massage, driver seat  $100   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
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$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000$1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,715$8,780$13,005$3,815$5,015$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$4,965$9,190$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,630-4,621-8,5520-1,042-745

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172008
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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