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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: $41,715

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $29,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $30,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCLSCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $26,389 $31,186
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Wheel Package 990 760      
Premium Package   4,200 3,740    
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990 3,990
Sport Package       3,695 3,695
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,850 2,850
Headlight washers       100 100
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Wheel Package 921 707      
Premium Package   3,906 3,478    
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302 3,302
Sport Package       2,956 2,956
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,280 2,280
Headlight washers       80 80
Options (change) 4,240 4,960 3,740 11,135 11,135
Options (change) 3,944 4,613 3,478 9,018 9,018
Destination 925 925 925 590 590
Total Price $71,155 $79,085 $111,215 $41,715 $47,165
Total Invoice $66,240 $73,614 $103,495 $35,997 $40,794

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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: $25,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,426
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCLSCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,155$79,085$111,215$41,715$47,165
Adjustments for Features-4,100-6,665-10,5400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,055$72,420$100,675$41,715$46,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,365$33,620$0$4,400
Total Invoice$66,240$73,614$103,495$35,997$40,794
Adjustments for Features-3,817-6,204-9,8080-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,423$67,410$93,687$35,997$39,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,987$31,264$0$3,889

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelCLSCLSCLSISIS
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Folding second row seats  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,715$9,280$13,155$2,615$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$6,665$10,540$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,817-6,204-9,8080-908

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested107559%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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