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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: $66,015

Lexus GX 460 Premium   
Difference: $16,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,815

Lexus GX 460 Premium   
Difference: $16,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSGX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $58,040
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $53,396
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,930
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.     2,670
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 460
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 250 250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,627
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.     2,457
Options (change) 10,615 8,485 7,100
Options (change) 9,890 7,909 6,544
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $82,790 $104,260 $66,015
Total Invoice $77,074 $97,041 $60,815

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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: $20,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,368
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSGX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$82,790$104,260$66,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,790$103,160$62,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,370$0
Total Invoice$77,074$97,041$60,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,024-3,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,074$96,017$57,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,943$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSGX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Crawl control  $500
Driver attention monitor  $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,005$10,105$12,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,024-3,109

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in109.8 in
Length194.5 in189.2 in
Width74.1 in74.2 in
Height55.8 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.364.7 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, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested112548%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Crawl control250No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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