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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: $47,650

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $30,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,317

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $28,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $36,921 $38,009
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Premium Package 3,650      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500 500
Satellite radio 699 699    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 500 500
Comfort Package   1,750    
Navigation system   1,240    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,645 2,645
F Sport Package     3,145 3,155
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Premium Package 3,395      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 460 460
Satellite radio 650 650    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 460 460
Comfort Package   1,628    
Navigation system   1,153    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,441 2,441
F Sport Package     2,893 2,905
Sunshade, rear, power     192 192
Options (change) 10,879 10,199 7,000 7,010
Options (change) 10,118 9,485 6,446 6,458
Destination 775 775 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $77,854 $99,274 $47,650 $48,830
Total Invoice $72,550 $92,498 $44,317 $45,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,181
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$77,854$99,274$47,650$48,830
Adjustments for Features-3,200-3,300-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,654$95,974$46,650$48,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,320$0$2,180
Total Invoice$72,550$92,498$44,317$45,417
Adjustments for Features-2,982-3,075-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,568$89,423$43,387$45,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,855$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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 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 leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,815$8,915$6,615$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$3,300$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,982-3,075-9300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062016
ModelCLSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.2 in
Length193.0 in183.7 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height54.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested167555%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested65031%
Total Not Requested142569%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested142551%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

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