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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: $54,525

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $50,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,009

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $47,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelCLSRXRX
TrimCLS63 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $93,550 $50,275 $57,095
Base Invoice $87,002 $47,013 $53,669
Premium Package 2 4,035    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
iPod integration 425    
Navigation Package   1,750  
Steering-linked headlights   415 415
Lexus Safety System+   635 635
Premium Package 2 3,753    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 460  
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
iPod integration 395    
Navigation Package   1,619  
Steering-linked headlights   383 383
Lexus Safety System+   584 584
Options (change) 8,290 3,300 1,050
Options (change) 7,710 3,046 967
Destination 875 950 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,315 $54,525 $59,095
Total Invoice $98,187 $51,009 $55,586

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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: $51,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,244
Model Year200820162016
ModelCLSRXRX
TrimCLS63 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$105,315$54,525$59,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,315$53,385$57,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,345
Total Invoice$98,187$51,009$55,586
Adjustments for Features0-1,066-1,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,187$49,943$54,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,359

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200820162016
ModelCLSRXRX
TrimCLS63 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,690$9,830$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,066-1,284

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested225089%
Total Not Requested27511%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested77567%
Total Not Requested37533%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%

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