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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: $45,410

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $26,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,170

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $26,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS400CLS550350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $37,400
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $33,099
Night Package 300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590  
Folding second row seats 440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800  
Performance Package     4,055
Navigation system     2,650
Heated front seats     540
Night Package 279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549  
Folding second row seats 409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744  
Performance Package     3,649
Navigation system     2,225
Heated front seats     432
Options (change) 3,740 2,130 7,245
Options (change) 3,478 1,981 6,306
Destination 925 925 765
Total Price $71,565 $77,155 $45,410
Total Invoice $66,620 $71,819 $40,170

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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: $23,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,230
Model Year201620162008
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS400CLS550350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$71,565$77,155$45,410
Adjustments for Features-2,385-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,180$73,830$45,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0
Total Invoice$66,620$71,819$40,170
Adjustments for Features-2,220-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,400$68,724$40,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201620162008
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS400CLS550350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Satellite radio $200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,715$7,655$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,220-3,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20162008
ModelCLSRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in106.9 in
Length194.5 in186.2 in
Width74.1 in72.6 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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)250No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested417579%
Total Not Requested110021%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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