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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: $35,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,370

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $35,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $58,460
Base Invoice $88,257 $52,612
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Headlight washers   100
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,253
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,200
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 4,770 6,025
Options (change) 4,437 4,933
Destination 875 825
Total Price $100,545 $65,310
Total Invoice $93,569 $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: $29,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,276
Model Year20122010
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-19
Total Price$100,545$65,310
Adjustments for Features-5,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,255$65,310
Total Invoice$93,569$58,370
Adjustments for Features-4,9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,646$58,370

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122010
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
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 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,630$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122010
ModelCLSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.5 in
Length194.5 in180.1 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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