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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,345

Lexus GX 460 Premium   
Difference: $10,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,358

Lexus GX 460 Premium   
Difference: $10,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelCLSCLSGX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $58,040
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $53,396
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Heated front seats 690    
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,930
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 460
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Heated front seats 642    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,627
Options (change) 7,349 5,769 4,430
Options (change) 6,835 5,365 4,087
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $74,324 $94,844 $63,345
Total Invoice $69,267 $88,378 $58,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GX 460 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,151
Model Year200620062012
ModelCLSCLSGX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$74,324$94,844$63,345
Adjustments for Features0-950-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,324$93,894$56,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,570$0
Total Invoice$69,267$88,378$58,358
Adjustments for Features0-885-6,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,267$87,493$52,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,226$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200620062012
ModelCLSCLSGX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,515$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-6,242

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20062012
ModelCLSGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in109.8 in
Length193.0 in189.2 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height54.7 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.834.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.864.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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