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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: $51,375

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $27,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,224

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $27,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $39,075
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $35,363
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 1,500
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
iPod integration 425 425  
Navigation Package     2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers     110
Comfort Package     1,950
Luxury Package     4,900
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042 430
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 1,290
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
iPod integration 395 395  
Navigation Package     2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers     94
Comfort Package     1,678
Luxury Package     4,322
Options (change) 9,025 8,290 11,425
Options (change) 8,393 7,710 9,986
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $79,150 $105,315 $51,375
Total Invoice $73,762 $98,187 $46,224

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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: $27,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,900
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8275hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$79,150$105,315$51,375
Adjustments for Features-685-2,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,465$102,930$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$73,762$98,187$46,224
Adjustments for Features-638-2,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,124$95,963$46,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,839$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Passenger side camera  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,990$7,690$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$2,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-638-2,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082011
ModelCLSRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in107.9 in
Length193.0 in187.8 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height54.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.880.3 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 key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested230091%
Total Not Requested2259%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested230091%
Total Not Requested2259%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested267569%
Total Not Requested120031%

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