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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: $28,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,666

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $28,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Night Package 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500        
Premium Package 3,900 2,500      
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
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     200 200  
Rear spoiler     200 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Night Package 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465        
Premium Package 3,627 2,325      
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
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     172 172  
Rear spoiler     172 172 172
Sunshade, rear, power     180 180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     533    
Options (change) 5,290 2,500 5,250 3,875 3,365
Options (change) 4,920 2,325 4,581 3,398 2,985
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $81,435 $112,395 $53,025 $60,120 $63,190
Total Invoice $75,805 $104,597 $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: $24,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,332
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
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$81,435$112,395$53,025$60,120$63,190
Adjustments for Features-4,090-8,3150-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,345$104,080$53,025$58,920$62,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,735$0$5,895$9,315
Total Invoice$75,805$104,597$47,666$53,552$56,916
Adjustments for Features-3,807-7,7380-1,069-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,998$96,859$47,666$52,483$56,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,861$0$4,817$8,484

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelCLSCLSGSGSGS
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200   
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
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   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Massage, driver seat $100   
Metal pedals$75$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   
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    
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   
Total Value of Features$8,230$12,455$4,140$5,340$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$8,315$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,807-7,7380-1,069-766

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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 Year20182011
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GS specs.

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 trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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 information25Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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