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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: $54,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,918

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $50,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelCLSRXRX
TrimCLS63 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $99,050 $50,270 $52,405
Base Invoice $92,116 $47,002 $49,262
Premium Package 1 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 535 535
Adaptive cruise control 2,300    
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights   515 515
Premium Package 1 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 492 492
Adaptive cruise control 2,139    
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights   473 473
Options (change) 6,790 3,170 3,170
Options (change) 6,258 2,921 2,921
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $109,315 $54,435 $56,570
Total Invoice $101,849 $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: $54,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,884
Model Year201120182018
ModelCLSRXRX
TrimCLS63 AMG350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine507hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$109,315$54,435$56,570
Adjustments for Features-500-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,265$54,435$54,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510
Total Invoice$101,849$50,918$53,178
Adjustments for Features-470-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,802$50,918$51,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$732

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201120182018
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  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$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  
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
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
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
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$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$8,655$8,605$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.956.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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