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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: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,965

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $3,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelCLSCLSCLSSC
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $66,805
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $58,788
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800    
Rear spoiler 400 400   440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744    
Rear spoiler 372 372   352
Options (change) 1,790 1,790 0 440
Options (change) 1,665 1,665 0 352
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $68,705 $75,915 $107,475 $68,070
Total Invoice $63,961 $70,666 $100,017 $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: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,560
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelCLSCLSCLSSC
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$68,705$75,915$107,475$68,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-6,715-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,705$73,575$100,760$66,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$32,055$0
Total Invoice$63,961$70,666$100,017$59,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,178-6,249-1,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,961$68,488$93,768$58,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,527$29,807$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelCLSCLSCLSSC
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Power antenna   $100
Satellite radio $200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100 
Total Value of Features$7,890$10,230$14,605$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$6,715$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,178-6,249-1,564

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,035 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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