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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: $41,715

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $38,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $38,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990
Sport Package     3,695 3,695
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850
Headlight washers     100 100
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060 400 400
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302
Sport Package     2,956 2,956
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280
Headlight washers     80 80
Options (change) 7,320 6,570 11,135 11,135
Options (change) 6,808 6,110 9,018 9,018
Destination 875 875 590 590
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $80,195 $106,345 $41,715 $47,165
Total Invoice $74,734 $99,144 $35,997 $40,794

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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: $33,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,924
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$80,195$106,345$41,715$47,165
Adjustments for Features-5,165-6,1400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,030$100,205$41,715$46,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,175$0$4,400
Total Invoice$74,734$99,144$35,997$40,794
Adjustments for Features-4,813-5,7240-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,921$93,420$35,997$39,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,499$0$3,889

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,480$7,455$1,315$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$6,140$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,813-5,7240-908

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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