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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: $46,370

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $36,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,353

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $35,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $37,700
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $33,742
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 940    
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270 600
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700    
Performance Package     4,055
Navigation system     2,650
Heated front seats     540
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 874    
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111 480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651    
Performance Package     3,649
Navigation system     2,225
Heated front seats     432
Options (change) 7,920 5,520 7,845
Options (change) 7,365 5,133 6,786
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $82,495 $106,945 $46,370
Total Invoice $76,872 $99,702 $41,353

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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: $33,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,329
Model Year201020102009
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$82,495$106,945$46,370
Adjustments for Features-2,350-3,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,145$102,995$46,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,850$0
Total Invoice$76,872$99,702$41,353
Adjustments for Features-2,190-3,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,682$96,020$41,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,338$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201020102009
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
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 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 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 $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$6,605$8,205$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$3,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,190-3,6820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.984.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
USB port25No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
USB port25No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested455087%
Total Not Requested70013%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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