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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: $50,675

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $24,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,337

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $22,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSRXRXRXRX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $41,900 $50,275 $52,235 $57,095
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $39,177 $47,013 $49,101 $53,669
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290          
Premium 1 Package 3,250            
Rear spoiler 400 400          
Folding second row seats 440 440          
Premium Package   4,200 3,740 1,085      
Around view cameras     800 1,300 1,300 800 800
Lexus Safety System+       635 635 635 635
Wood trim       400      
Sunroof       1,100      
Navigation Package       1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500    
Steering-linked headlights       415 415 415 415
Cooled or ventilated front seats       640      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200          
Premium 1 Package 3,023            
Rear spoiler 372 372          
Folding second row seats 409 409          
Premium Package   3,906 3,478 999      
Around view cameras     744 1,196 1,196 736 736
Lexus Safety System+       584 584 584 584
Wood trim       368      
Sunroof       1,012      
Navigation Package       1,619 1,619    
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460    
Steering-linked headlights       383 383 383 383
Cooled or ventilated front seats       589      
Options (change) 8,180 9,130 7,340 7,825 4,600 1,850 1,850
Options (change) 7,608 8,491 6,826 7,210 4,242 1,703 1,703
Destination 925 925 925 950 950 950 950
Total Price $75,095 $83,255 $114,815 $50,675 $55,825 $55,035 $59,895
Total Invoice $69,904 $77,492 $106,843 $47,337 $52,205 $51,754 $56,322

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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: $23,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,278
Model Year2015201520152016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSRXRXRXRX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T9T7T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/65-18235/55-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$75,095$83,255$114,815$50,675$55,825$55,035$59,895
Adjustments for Features-1,535-4,100-7,200-150-2,6250-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,560$79,155$107,615$50,525$53,200$55,035$57,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,595$34,055$0$2,675$4,510$6,820
Total Invoice$69,904$77,492$106,843$47,337$52,205$51,754$56,322
Adjustments for Features-1,429-3,816-6,700-140-2,4550-2,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,475$73,676$100,143$47,197$49,750$51,754$53,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,201$31,668$0$2,553$4,557$6,727

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2015201520152016201620162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSRXRXRXRX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S350350 F Sport450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700 $1700 $1700
FWD   $0 $0 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0  
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100    
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0    
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$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150    
Media drive $15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0    
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200    
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights $50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting    $150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Performance meter    $150 $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
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$150    
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$50    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650    
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000    
Wood trim$300$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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,165$9,730$12,830$5,780$8,255$5,630$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$4,100$7,200$150$2,625$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,429-3,816-6,700-140-2,4550-2,398

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested157583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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