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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: $61,184

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $33,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,316

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $34,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS55 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $56,610
Base Invoice $80,538 $50,382
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 500
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 699 579
Navigation system 1,240 2,570
Headlight washers   100
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 400
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 650 463
Navigation system 1,153 2,166
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 5,769 3,749
Options (change) 5,365 3,109
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $94,844 $61,184
Total Invoice $88,378 $54,316

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,057
Model Year20062009
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS55 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-19
Total Price$94,844$61,184
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,619$61,184
Total Invoice$88,378$54,316
Adjustments for Features-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,373$54,316

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062009
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS55 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$6,265$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0050

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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 Year20062009
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 Weight4,069 lb.3,780 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 CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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