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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: $79,020

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,926

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCLSLS
TrimCLS550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $67,630
Base Invoice $67,053 $62,219
Premium 1 Package 4,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Sport Package   6,185
Comfort Package   2,035
Luxury Value Edition   965
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Premium 1 Package 3,860  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Sport Package   5,691
Comfort Package   1,872
Luxury Value Edition   889
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
Options (change) 5,995 10,685
Options (change) 5,576 9,832
Destination 925 875
Total Price $79,020 $79,190
Total Invoice $73,554 $72,926

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $340
Model Year20142012
ModelCLSLS
TrimCLS550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$79,020$79,190
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,980$79,190
Total Invoice$73,554$72,926
Adjustments for Features-9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,586$72,926

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20142012
ModelCLSLS
TrimCLS550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,055$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9680

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20142012
ModelCLSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in116.9 in
Length194.5 in198.0 in
Width74.1 in73.8 in
Height55.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested75034%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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