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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: $47,304

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $57,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,774

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $54,187

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Model Year2013201720172017
ModelCLSISISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $89,187 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Driver Assistance Package 2,950      
Premium 1 Package 3,690      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500 500 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 425 425 425
Blind spot warning system   600 600 600
F Sport Package   3,545 3,145 3,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835 2,835 2,835
Rear spoiler   389 389 389
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210 210
Driver Assistance Package 2,744      
Premium 1 Package 3,432      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 460 460 460
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 280 280 280
Blind spot warning system   552 552 552
F Sport Package   3,262 2,893 2,904
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616 2,616 2,616
Rear spoiler   259 259 259
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192 192
Options (change) 8,460 8,504 8,104 8,114
Options (change) 7,869 7,621 7,252 7,263
Destination 905 975 975 975
Total Price $105,265 $47,304 $49,279 $50,459
Total Invoice $97,961 $43,774 $45,613 $46,712

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,426
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelCLSISISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$105,265$47,304$49,279$50,459
Adjustments for Features-7,2650-1,425-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,000$47,304$47,854$50,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$2,730
Total Invoice$97,961$43,774$45,613$46,712
Adjustments for Features-6,7610-1,319-393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,200$43,774$44,294$46,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520$2,545

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2013201720172017
ModelCLSISISIS
TrimCLS63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Power trunk closer$350   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0$0
Lane departure prevention$150   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Chronometer$100   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter $150$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$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$11,055$3,790$5,215$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,265$0$1,425$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7610-1,319-393

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132017
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

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

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?
Boost gauge75No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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
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
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested212573%
Total Not Requested80027%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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