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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: $72,736

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $1,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,340

Lexus LS 430   
Difference: $6,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS400CLS550430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $56,525
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $49,176
Premium 1 Package 3,250    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Premium Package   4,200  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Ultra Luxury Package     11,320
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.     1,460
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,250
Satellite radio     486
Premium 1 Package 3,023    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Premium Package   3,906  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Ultra Luxury Package     9,112
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.     1,168
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,800
Satellite radio     389
Options (change) 5,740 5,665 15,516
Options (change) 5,339 5,269 12,469
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $74,215 $81,440 $72,736
Total Invoice $69,086 $75,805 $62,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,662
Model Year201720172006
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS400CLS550430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$74,215$81,440$72,736
Adjustments for Features-90-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,125$80,085$72,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,960$0
Total Invoice$69,086$75,805$62,340
Adjustments for Features-84-1,2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,002$74,544$62,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,542$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201720172006
ModelCLSCLSLS
TrimCLS400CLS550430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power door closers  $300
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$7,730$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-1,2610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172006
ModelCLSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in115.2 in
Length194.5 in197.4 in
Width74.1 in72.0 in
Height55.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested137575%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Laminated front side windows200No
Proximity key250Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power door closers300No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350052%
Total Not Requested317548%

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