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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: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,764

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $11,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCLSCLSCLSIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $60,660
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $54,594
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Rear spoiler 400      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850    
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,925
Headlight washers       100
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 430
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Rear spoiler 372      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791    
Adaptive cruise control       1,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,489
Headlight washers       86
Options (change) 5,120 4,770 3,920 6,025
Options (change) 4,762 4,437 3,646 5,295
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $78,145 $105,195 $111,345 $67,560
Total Invoice $72,740 $97,897 $103,616 $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: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,843
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCLSCLSCLSIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/40-19
Total Price$78,145$105,195$111,345$67,560
Adjustments for Features-4,440-7,365-7,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,705$97,830$103,680$67,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,125$29,975$0
Total Invoice$72,740$97,897$103,616$60,764
Adjustments for Features-4,133-6,854-7,1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,607$91,043$96,483$60,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,436$27,876$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCLSCLSCLSIS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
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 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $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
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$11,205$11,505$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$7,365$7,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,133-6,854-7,1330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142011
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

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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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