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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: $45,515

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $66,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,323

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $62,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelCLSISIS
TrimAMG CLS63 S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $101,277 $33,994 $37,261
Driver Assistance Package 2,250    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Blind spot warning system   600 600
F Sport Package   3,235 3,740
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,995 2,995
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Driver Assistance Package 2,093    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Blind spot warning system   552 552
F Sport Package   2,976 3,441
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,764 2,764
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Options (change) 2,250 8,040 8,545
Options (change) 2,093 7,404 7,869
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $112,145 $45,515 $49,535
Total Invoice $104,365 $42,323 $46,055

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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: $56,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,466
Model Year201820152015
ModelCLSISIS
TrimAMG CLS63 S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
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$112,145$45,515$49,535
Adjustments for Features-10,2900-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,855$45,515$48,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,320
Total Invoice$104,365$42,323$46,055
Adjustments for Features-9,5760-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,789$42,323$45,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820152015
ModelCLSISIS
TrimAMG CLS63 S250350
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
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Proximity key $250$250
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  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$14,180$3,890$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,290$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,5760-651

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182015
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.3,462 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 AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested95046%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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 seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested95037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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