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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: $48,250

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $56,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,869

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $52,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelCLSISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $89,187 $36,921 $38,009
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500 500
Premium 1 Package 3,690    
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645 2,645
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 460 460
Premium 1 Package 3,432    
F Sport Package   2,893 2,905
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441 2,441
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Options (change) 7,610 7,600 7,610
Options (change) 7,078 6,998 7,010
Destination 905 950 950
Total Price $104,415 $48,250 $49,430
Total Invoice $97,170 $44,869 $45,969

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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: $49,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,935
Model Year201320162016
ModelCLSISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
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$104,415$48,250$49,430
Adjustments for Features-7,840-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,575$47,250$49,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,180
Total Invoice$97,170$44,869$45,969
Adjustments for Features-7,296-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,874$43,939$45,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201320162016
ModelCLSISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Power trunk closer$350  
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  
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 warning$200  
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  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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  
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$11,655$4,815$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,840$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,296-9300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132016
ModelCLSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length194.5 in183.7 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested212577%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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