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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: $59,055

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $24,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,387

Lexus RX 450h   
Difference: $22,385

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Model Year201820182014
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $46,410
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $43,625
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Premium Package 3,900 2,500  
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800    
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Luxury Package     5,635
Navigation Package     2,775
Comfort Package     825
Blind spot warning system     500
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Premium Package 3,627 2,325  
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744    
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Luxury Package     5,230
Navigation Package     2,563
Comfort Package     759
Blind spot warning system     460
Options (change) 7,405 3,375 11,735
Options (change) 6,887 3,139 10,852
Destination 995 995 910
Total Price $83,550 $113,270 $59,055
Total Invoice $77,772 $105,411 $55,387

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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: $21,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,895
Model Year201820182014
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8245hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
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$83,550$113,270$59,055
Adjustments for Features-2,675-6,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,875$106,770$59,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,895$0
Total Invoice$77,772$105,411$55,387
Adjustments for Features-2,490-6,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,282$99,362$55,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,080$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182014
ModelCLSCLSRX
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
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$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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,180$12,005$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$6,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,490-6,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182014
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 in55.5 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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested407584%
Total Not Requested77516%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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