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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: $46,700

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $37,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120192019
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $38,560 $42,180
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700   425 425
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835 2,835
F Sport Package     3,145 3,155
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Blind spot warning system       600
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 460 460
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651   280 280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616 2,616
F Sport Package     2,893 2,904
Sunshade, rear, power     192 192
Blind spot warning system       552
Options (change) 8,250 6,790 7,115 7,725
Options (change) 7,672 6,258 6,441 7,004
Destination 875 875 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $84,425 $109,315 $46,700 $50,930

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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: $34,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,205
Model Year2011201120192019
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$84,425$109,315$46,700$50,930
Adjustments for Features-3,215-4,7150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,210$104,600$46,700$49,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,390$0$3,280

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201120192019
ModelCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Power trunk closer$350$350  
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
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
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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$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
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $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  
Performance meter  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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 headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
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
Total Value of Features$9,055$10,555$5,840$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$4,715$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,996-4,3930-150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112019
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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 player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested62528%
Total Not Requested160072%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested132545%
Total Not Requested160055%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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