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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: $49,875

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $31,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,601

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $29,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSRXRXRXRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $41,900 $50,275 $52,235 $57,095
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $39,177 $47,013 $49,101 $53,669
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500 500    
Rear spoiler 400          
Folding second row seats 440          
Lexus Safety System+     635 635 635 635
Wood trim     400      
Sunroof     1,100      
Premium Package     1,085      
Navigation Package     1,750 1,750    
Steering-linked headlights     415 415 415 415
Blind spot warning system     500 500    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     640      
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 460 460    
Rear spoiler 372          
Folding second row seats 409          
Lexus Safety System+     584 584 584 584
Wood trim     368      
Sunroof     1,012      
Premium Package     999      
Navigation Package     1,619 1,619    
Steering-linked headlights     383 383 383 383
Blind spot warning system     460 460    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     589      
Options (change) 9,150 7,610 7,025 3,800 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 8,510 7,078 6,474 3,506 967 967
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950
Total Price $81,325 $103,385 $49,875 $55,025 $54,235 $59,095
Total Invoice $75,694 $96,210 $46,601 $51,469 $51,018 $55,586

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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: $28,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,557
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSRXRXRXRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/65-18235/55-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$81,325$103,385$49,875$55,025$54,235$59,095
Adjustments for Features-2,875-3,975-150-2,6250-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,450$99,410$49,725$52,400$54,235$56,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,960$0$2,675$4,510$6,820
Total Invoice$75,694$96,210$46,601$51,469$51,018$55,586
Adjustments for Features-2,676-3,699-140-2,4550-2,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,018$92,511$46,461$49,014$51,018$53,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,493$0$2,553$4,557$6,726

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSRXRXRXRX
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0 $0 
AWD   $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Self-repairing paint  $0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Media drive$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 $150
LED headlights$1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Performance meter   $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat $100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals $75 $75 $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$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,555$9,655$5,830$8,305$5,680$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$3,975$150$2,625$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,676-3,699-140-2,4550-2,399

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122016
ModelCLSRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in109.8 in
Length194.5 in192.5 in
Width74.1 in74.6 in
Height55.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.356.3 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 headlights-250No
Total Requested155098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested152580%
Total Not Requested37520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested77567%
Total Not Requested37533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested77567%
Total Not Requested37533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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