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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: $43,979

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $38,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,456

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $38,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $27,727 $32,578
Premium 1 Package 4,150        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500 500
Rear spoiler 400     389 389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,850 2,850
Luxury Plus Package       2,380 2,380
X-Package       1,491 1,491
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990 3,990
Sunroof       0 0
iPod integration       299 299
Headlight washers       100 100
Premium 1 Package 3,860        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 400 400
Rear spoiler 372     268 268
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,280 2,280
Luxury Plus Package       2,142 2,142
X-Package       1,193 1,193
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302 3,302
Sunroof       0 0
iPod integration       239 239
Headlight washers       80 80
Options (change) 9,270 4,770 3,920 11,999 11,999
Options (change) 8,622 4,437 3,646 9,904 9,904
Destination 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $82,295 $105,195 $111,345 $43,979 $49,429
Total Invoice $76,600 $97,897 $103,616 $38,456 $43,307

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,847
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$82,295$105,195$111,345$43,979$49,429
Adjustments for Features-7,840-8,540-8,8400-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,455$96,655$102,505$43,979$48,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,200$28,050$0$4,500
Total Invoice$76,600$97,897$103,616$38,456$43,307
Adjustments for Features-7,297-7,948-8,2260-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,303$89,949$95,390$38,456$42,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,646$26,087$0$4,019

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelCLSCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Power trunk closer$350    
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,980$11,680$11,980$3,140$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,840$8,540$8,840$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,297-7,948-8,2260-832

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142009
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 Weight4,256 lb.3,456 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 CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%
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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested252597%
Total Not Requested753%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested252597%
Total Not Requested753%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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