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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: $37,615

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $35,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,782

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $35,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $26,623 $31,420
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Comfort Package 1,500 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500 500
CD changer, in-dash 430 430    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240 2,550 2,550
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495
Sunroof     0 0
Headlight washers     100 100
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Comfort Package 1,395 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 400 400
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153 2,168 2,168
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796
Sunroof     0 0
Headlight washers     80 80
Options (change) 6,570 6,820 6,645 6,645
Options (change) 6,110 6,343 5,444 5,444
Destination 775 775 715 715
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $73,545 $95,895 $37,615 $43,065
Total Invoice $68,542 $89,356 $32,782 $37,579

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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: $31,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,566
Model Year2006200620072007
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)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$73,545$95,895$37,615$43,065
Adjustments for Features-4,500-5,0500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,045$90,845$37,615$42,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,800$0$4,500
Total Invoice$68,542$89,356$32,782$37,579
Adjustments for Features-4,194-4,7060-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,348$84,650$32,782$36,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,302$0$3,968

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006200620072007
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
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$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,590$1,540$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,500$5,050$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,194-4,7060-829

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062007
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%
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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