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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: $54,085

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $25,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,345

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $25,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $42,685
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $38,841
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Rear spoiler 400    
Folding second row seats 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850  
Luxury Package     4,800
LED headlights     1,825
Comfort Package     825
Navigation Package     2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers     110
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 400
Rear spoiler 372    
Folding second row seats 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791  
Luxury Package     3,936
LED headlights     1,460
Comfort Package     660
Navigation Package     2,085
Unbranded 12 speakers     88
Options (change) 7,590 5,510 10,525
Options (change) 7,059 5,125 8,629
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $79,765 $101,285 $54,085
Total Invoice $74,243 $94,257 $48,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,292
Model Year201220122010
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$79,765$101,285$54,085
Adjustments for Features-2,800-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,965$97,385$54,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,420$0
Total Invoice$74,243$94,257$48,345
Adjustments for Features-2,606-3,6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,637$90,628$48,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,991$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220122010
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Passenger side 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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,580$7,680$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$3,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,606-3,6290

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122010
ModelCLSRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in107.9 in
Length194.5 in187.8 in
Width74.1 in74.2 in
Height55.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested205088%
Total Not Requested27512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested45018%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested270070%
Total Not Requested117530%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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