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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: $48,705

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $32,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,078

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $31,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSHS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $39,100
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $35,581
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Rear spoiler 400   200
Navigation Package     2,125
LED headlights     1,805
Technology Package     3,900
Wide-view front camera     700
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Rear spoiler 372   172
Navigation Package     1,942
LED headlights     1,552
Technology Package     3,354
Wide-view front camera     602
Options (change) 8,710 7,610 8,730
Options (change) 8,101 7,078 7,622
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $80,885 $103,385 $48,705
Total Invoice $75,285 $96,210 $44,078

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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: $27,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,469
Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSHS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$80,885$103,385$48,705
Adjustments for Features-5,090-6,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,795$96,895$48,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,100$0
Total Invoice$75,285$96,210$44,078
Adjustments for Features-4,738-6,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,547$90,170$44,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,623$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus HS

Model Year201220122011
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 
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 
Driver attention monitor  $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Folding second row seats $300 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,805$10,205$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$6,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,738-6,0400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20122011
ModelCLSHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in184.8 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height55.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.1 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 headlights500Yes
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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