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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,774

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $6,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,405

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $4,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $72,140
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $66,368
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Comfort Package 1,500 1,750  
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
CD changer, in-dash 430 430  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110  
Pre-Collision System     1,500
Blind spot warning system     500
Ultra Luxury Package     6,870
Heated steering wheel     150
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120
Leather Upgrade Package     660
All Weather Package     200
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Comfort Package 1,395 1,628  
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892  
Pre-Collision System     1,380
Blind spot warning system     460
Ultra Luxury Package     6,321
Heated steering wheel     140
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949
Leather Upgrade Package     608
All Weather Package     184
Options (change) 11,799 11,139 12,000
Options (change) 10,973 10,359 11,042
Destination 775 775 910
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $78,774 $100,214 $85,050
Total Invoice $73,405 $93,372 $78,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,968
Model Year200620062014
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$78,774$100,214$85,050
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,774$99,664$81,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,890$0
Total Invoice$73,405$93,372$78,320
Adjustments for Features0-512-2,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,405$92,860$75,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,455$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620062014
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,515$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512-2,947

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062014
ModelCLSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.9 in
Length193.0 in200.0 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height54.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,234 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested160048%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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