Mercedes-Benz CLS Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018 Lexus NX Lexus NX 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus NX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,224

Lexus NX 300   
Difference: $69,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,339

Lexus NX 300   
Difference: $34,396

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSNX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $3,595
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $33,647
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Premium Package 3,900 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Folding second row seats 440    
Heated steering wheel 250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800   459
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     900
Lane departure warning     250
LED headlights     1,160
Luxury Package     7,365
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Premium Package 3,627 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Folding second row seats 409    
Heated steering wheel 233    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744   325
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     828
Lane departure warning     232
LED headlights     1,068
Luxury Package     6,784
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 8,440 4,750 10,634
Options (change) 7,850 4,418 9,697
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $84,585 $114,645 $15,224
Total Invoice $78,735 $106,690 $44,339

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz CLS dealer quotes or Lexus NX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus NX 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,147
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSNX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8235hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/60-18
Total Price$84,585$114,645$15,224
Adjustments for Features-4,565-8,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,020$106,355$15,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,335$0
Total Invoice$78,735$106,690$44,339
Adjustments for Features-4,249-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,486$98,975$44,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,489$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus NX

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSNX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,430$13,155$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$8,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,249-7,7150

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSNX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in104.7 in
Length194.5 in182.3 in
Width74.1 in73.6 in
Height55.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.354.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested435075%
Total Not Requested147525%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.