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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: $45,890

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $32,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,683

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $30,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201720172017
ModelCLSCLSISISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $92,200 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $62,217 $85,746 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Premium Package 2 4,740 3,600      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110 1,110 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 3,160 3,160      
Voice control for nav and audio 500        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package     3,545 3,145 3,155
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210 210
Blind spot warning system         600
Premium Package 2 4,408 3,348      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032 1,032 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control 2,939 2,939      
Voice control for nav and audio 465        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package     3,262 2,893 2,904
Sunshade, rear, power     192 192 192
Blind spot warning system         552
Options (change) 9,510 7,870 7,090 6,690 7,300
Options (change) 8,844 7,319 6,530 6,161 6,724
Destination 775 775 975 975 975
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $78,485 $103,445 $45,890 $47,865 $49,645
Total Invoice $73,136 $96,440 $42,683 $44,522 $46,173

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,286
Model Year20072007201720172017
ModelCLSCLSISISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$78,485$103,445$45,890$47,865$49,645
Adjustments for Features-2,325-3,2000-1,425-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,160$100,245$45,890$46,440$48,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,085$0$550$2,880
Total Invoice$73,136$96,440$42,683$44,522$46,173
Adjustments for Features-2,167-2,9830-1,325-814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,969$93,457$42,683$43,197$45,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,488$0$514$2,676

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072007201720172017
ModelCLSCLSISISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$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$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75  
Chronometer $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$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$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$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,140$9,015$5,815$7,240$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$3,200$0$1,425$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,167-2,9830-1,325-814

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072017
ModelCLSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.2 in
Length193.0 in184.3 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height54.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,993 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 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 200t

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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
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
Total Requested85034%
Total Not Requested165066%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
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
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
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
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested157571%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested7517%
Total Not Requested37583%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
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
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested157554%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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