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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,105

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $31,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,982

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $30,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSHS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $39,100
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $35,581
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 500
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
iPod integration 425 425  
Navigation Package     2,125
LED headlights     1,805
Wide-view front camera     700
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 430
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
iPod integration 395 395  
Navigation Package     1,942
LED headlights     1,552
Wide-view front camera     602
Options (change) 6,825 6,090 5,130
Options (change) 6,347 5,664 4,526
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $76,950 $103,115 $45,105
Total Invoice $71,716 $96,141 $40,982

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,379
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSHS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$76,950$103,115$45,105
Adjustments for Features-3,600-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,350$97,815$45,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$71,716$96,141$40,982
Adjustments for Features-3,355-4,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,361$91,199$40,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus HS

Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSHS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$9,090$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,355-4,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20082011
ModelCLSHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length193.0 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height54.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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