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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: $67,560

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $32,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,764

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $32,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCLSIS
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $60,660
Base Invoice $88,257 $54,594
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Headlight washers   100
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 430
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,489
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Headlight washers   86
Options (change) 4,770 6,025
Options (change) 4,437 5,295
Destination 875 875
Total Price $100,545 $67,560
Total Invoice $93,569 $60,764

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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: $27,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,022
Model Year20122011
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$67,560
Adjustments for Features-5,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,405$67,560
Total Invoice$93,569$60,764
Adjustments for Features-4,7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,786$60,764

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122011
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 
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 
iPod integration $100
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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$8,580$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122011
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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