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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: $78,690

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,859

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $5,467

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Model Year20182011
ModelCLSLS
TrimCLS550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $67,130
Base Invoice $69,890 $59,746
Premium Package 3,900  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Comfort Package   2,035
Sport Package   6,185
Luxury Value Edition   965
Premium Package 3,627  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,290
Comfort Package   1,750
Sport Package   5,320
Luxury Value Edition   878
Options (change) 4,775 10,685
Options (change) 4,441 9,238
Destination 995 875
Total Price $80,920 $78,690
Total Invoice $75,326 $69,859

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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: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,639
Model Year20182011
ModelCLSLS
TrimCLS550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
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$80,920$78,690
Adjustments for Features-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,030$78,690
Total Invoice$75,326$69,859
Adjustments for Features-8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,498$69,859

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182011
ModelCLSLS
TrimCLS550460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$6,555$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8280

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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 Year20182011
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 Weight4,159 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
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%
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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