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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: $46,010

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $32,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,650

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $32,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $92,200 $37,400
Base Invoice $62,217 $85,746 $33,099
Premium Package 2 4,740 3,600  
Power trunk closer 520 520  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 900    
Adaptive cruise control 3,160 3,160 600
Voice control for nav and audio 500    
Performance Package     4,055
Navigation system     2,650
Heated front seats     540
Premium Package 2 4,408 3,348  
Power trunk closer 484 484  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 837    
Adaptive cruise control 2,939 2,939 480
Voice control for nav and audio 465    
Performance Package     3,649
Navigation system     2,225
Heated front seats     432
Options (change) 9,820 7,280 7,845
Options (change) 9,133 6,771 6,786
Destination 775 775 765
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $78,795 $102,855 $46,010
Total Invoice $73,425 $95,892 $40,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,865
Model Year200720072008
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$78,795$102,855$46,010
Adjustments for Features-2,050-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,745$99,930$46,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,185$0
Total Invoice$73,425$95,892$40,650
Adjustments for Features-1,910-2,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,515$93,165$40,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,650$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200720072008
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,090$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,910-2,7270

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072008
ModelCLSRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in106.9 in
Length193.0 in186.2 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height54.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.884.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested422580%
Total Not Requested105020%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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