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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: $44,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,370

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $43,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $58,460
Base Invoice $92,116 $52,612
Premium Package 1 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,300  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Headlight washers   100
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 400
Adaptive cruise control 2,139  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,253
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,200
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 6,790 6,025
Options (change) 6,258 4,933
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $109,315 $65,310
Total Invoice $101,849 $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: $39,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,876
Model Year20112010
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-19
Total Price$109,315$65,310
Adjustments for Features-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,375$65,310
Total Invoice$101,849$58,370
Adjustments for Features-4,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,246$58,370

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112010
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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$8,005$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112010
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 Weight4,097 lb.3,780 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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