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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: $65,310

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $32,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,370

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $32,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS55 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $58,460
Base Invoice $80,538 $52,612
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 500
Satellite radio 699  
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Proximity key 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Headlight washers   100
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 400
Satellite radio 650  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Proximity key 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,253
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 8,879 6,025
Options (change) 8,257 4,933
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $97,954 $65,310
Total Invoice $91,270 $58,370

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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: $30,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,547
Model Year20062010
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, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-19
Total Price$97,954$65,310
Adjustments for Features-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,429$65,310
Total Invoice$91,270$58,370
Adjustments for Features-2,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,917$58,370

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062010
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
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$5,815$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3530

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062010
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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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

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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