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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: $74,820

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,249

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $9,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $63,825
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $56,803
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 920    
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230  
Navigation system     3,115
Comfort Plus Package     3,255
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 856    
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074  
Navigation system     2,602
Comfort Plus Package     2,929
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760
Options (change) 8,240 6,570 10,120
Options (change) 7,664 6,110 8,571
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $81,115 $106,345 $74,820
Total Invoice $75,590 $99,144 $66,249

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,558
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$81,115$106,345$74,820
Adjustments for Features-840-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,275$103,805$74,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,530$0
Total Invoice$75,590$99,144$66,249
Adjustments for Features-783-2,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,807$96,776$66,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,969$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,255$6,955$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-783-2,3680

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092009
ModelCLSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.9 in
Length193.0 in198.0 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height54.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested162555%
Total Not Requested132545%

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