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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,630

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $6,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,613

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $9,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSSC
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $66,805
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $58,788
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 920    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 856    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651    
Options (change) 1,620 0 0
Options (change) 1,507 0 0
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $74,495 $99,775 $67,630
Total Invoice $69,433 $93,034 $59,613

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,283
Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSSC
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine382hp V8507hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$74,495$99,775$67,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,495$98,175$65,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,680$0
Total Invoice$69,433$93,034$59,613
Adjustments for Features0-1,492-1,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,433$91,542$58,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,109$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year200920092009
ModelCLSCLSSC
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
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$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,105$9,705$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,492-1,463

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20092009
ModelCLSSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in103.1 in
Length193.0 in178.5 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height54.7 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft38.8 ft3

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