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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: $47,309

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $56,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelCLSISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $38,210 $41,830
Premium 1 Package 3,690    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 425 425
Blind spot warning system   600 600
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835 2,835
Rear spoiler   389 389
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Premium 1 Package 3,432    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 460 460
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 280 280
Blind spot warning system   552 552
F Sport Package   2,893 2,904
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616 2,616
Rear spoiler   259 259
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Options (change) 8,460 8,104 8,114
Options (change) 7,869 7,252 7,263
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $104,235 $47,309 $50,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,389
Model Year201220182018
ModelCLSISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$104,235$47,309$50,939
Adjustments for Features-6,9150-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,320$47,309$50,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220182018
ModelCLSISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$10,705$3,790$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,915$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4350-81

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length194.5 in184.3 in
Width74.1 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
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
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested212573%
Total Not Requested80027%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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