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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: $44,915

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $33,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,771

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $31,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $92,200 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $62,217 $85,746 $33,994 $37,261
Premium Package 2 4,740 3,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110 1,110 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 3,160 3,160 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 500      
F Sport Package     3,235 3,740
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,995 2,995
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Premium Package 2 4,408 3,348    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032 1,032 460 460
Adaptive cruise control 2,939 2,939 460 460
Voice control for nav and audio 465      
F Sport Package     2,976 3,441
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,764 2,764
Sunshade, rear, power     192 192
Options (change) 9,510 7,870 7,440 7,945
Options (change) 8,844 7,319 6,852 7,317
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $78,485 $103,445 $44,915 $48,935
Total Invoice $73,136 $96,440 $41,771 $45,503

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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: $30,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,197
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
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$78,485$103,445$44,915$48,935
Adjustments for Features-3,400-4,2750-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,085$99,170$44,915$48,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,085$0$3,320
Total Invoice$73,136$96,440$41,771$45,503
Adjustments for Features-3,168-3,9860-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,968$92,454$41,771$44,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,486$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2007200720152015
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
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 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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 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 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$8,140$9,015$4,740$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$4,275$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,168-3,9860-651

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072015
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 Weight3,993 lb.3,462 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197591%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested122559%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested122548%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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