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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,435

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $23,019

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,918

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $21,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSRXRX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $50,270 $52,405
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $47,002 $49,262
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Comfort Package 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 535 535
Power trunk closer 510 510    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Satellite radio 699 699    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
Navigation Package     2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights     515 515
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Comfort Package 1,395      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 492 492
Power trunk closer 474 474    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Satellite radio 650 650    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
Navigation Package     1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights     473 473
Options (change) 10,479 8,959 3,170 3,170
Options (change) 9,745 8,331 2,921 2,921
Destination 775 775 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $77,454 $98,034 $54,435 $56,570
Total Invoice $72,177 $91,344 $50,918 $53,178

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,828
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSRXRX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T5T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$77,454$98,034$54,435$56,570
Adjustments for Features-3750-2,050-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,079$98,034$52,385$52,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,955$0$510
Total Invoice$72,177$91,344$50,918$53,178
Adjustments for Features-3490-1,918-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,828$91,344$49,000$49,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,516$0$723

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelCLSCLSRXRX
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,415$7,040$9,090$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$2,050$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3490-1,918-3,455

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062018
ModelCLSRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in109.8 in
Length193.0 in192.5 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height54.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.856.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60037%
Total Not Requested102563%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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