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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 330   
Difference: $32,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,632

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $32,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelCLSRX
TrimCLS550330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $36,370
Base Invoice $69,890 $32,186
Night Package 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design 500  
Folding second row seats 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590  
Navigation system   2,350
Performance Package   4,955
Heated front seats   540
CD changer, in-dash   500
Night Package 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design 465  
Folding second row seats 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549  
Navigation system   1,980
Performance Package   3,964
Heated front seats   432
CD changer, in-dash   375
Options (change) 1,830 8,345
Options (change) 1,702 6,751
Destination 995 695
Total Price $77,975 $45,410
Total Invoice $72,587 $39,632

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,357
Model Year20182006
ModelCLSRX
TrimCLS550330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8223hp V6
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$77,975$45,410
Adjustments for Features-3,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,110$45,410
Total Invoice$72,587$39,632
Adjustments for Features-3,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,989$39,632

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182006
ModelCLSRX
TrimCLS550330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,580$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5980

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,159 lb.3,861 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX specs.

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 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested382578%
Total Not Requested110022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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