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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,425

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $35,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,583

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $35,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $26,389 $31,186
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500 500
CD changer, in-dash 430 430    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Heated front seats 690      
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,550 2,550
Sport Package     3,695 3,695
Headlight washers     100 100
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 400 400
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Heated front seats 642      
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 2,168 2,168
Sport Package     2,956 2,956
Headlight washers     80 80
Options (change) 5,760 5,070 6,845 6,845
Options (change) 5,357 4,715 5,604 5,604
Destination 775 775 590 590
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $72,735 $94,145 $37,425 $42,875
Total Invoice $67,789 $87,728 $32,583 $37,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,571
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$72,735$94,145$37,425$42,875
Adjustments for Features-3,900-4,8500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,835$89,295$37,425$41,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$4,400
Total Invoice$67,789$87,728$32,583$37,380
Adjustments for Features-3,635-4,5190-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,154$83,209$32,583$36,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,055$0$3,882

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$6,490$1,640$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$4,850$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,635-4,5190-915

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006
ModelCLSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.5 in
Length193.0 in180.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height54.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.0 ft3

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

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 IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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