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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: $68,070

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,965

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $9,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelCLSCLSSC
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $66,805
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $58,788
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850  
Rear spoiler 400   440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791  
Rear spoiler 372   352
Options (change) 1,790 850 440
Options (change) 1,665 791 352
Destination 905 905 825
Total Price $74,695 $97,655 $68,070
Total Invoice $69,530 $90,883 $59,965

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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: $7,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,212
Model Year201320132009
ModelCLSCLSSC
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine402hp V8518hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$74,695$97,655$68,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,695$96,530$67,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,835$0
Total Invoice$69,530$90,883$59,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,530$89,836$59,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,306$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201320132009
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,430$9,555$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-647

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20132009
ModelCLSSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in103.1 in
Length194.5 in178.5 in
Width74.1 in72.0 in
Height55.8 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft38.8 ft3

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