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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,934

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $5,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202120212021
ModelISISCLACLACLA
Trim300350CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $37,850 $47,850 $55,350
Navigation system 1,735 1,735      
Blind spot warning system 600 600      
Premium Package 700 1,140 1,800 1,800 1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Rear spoiler 389 389 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 500   350
Convenience Package     400 400 400
Parktronic Package     970 970 970
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500 1,500
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850    
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480 1,480
Navigation system 1,604 1,604      
Blind spot warning system 552 552      
Premium Package 644 1,049 1,674 1,674 1,674
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460      
Rear spoiler 259 259 273    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 465   326
Convenience Package     372 372 372
Parktronic Package     902 902 902
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395 1,395
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791    
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376 1,376
Options (change) 4,349 4,789 10,820 9,170 9,520
Options (change) 3,799 4,204 10,056 8,527 8,853
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $43,934 $47,994 $49,720 $58,070 $65,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,050
Model Year20202020202120212021
ModelISISCLACLACLA
Trim300350CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6221hp I4302hp I4382hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7S7S8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,934$47,994$49,720$58,070$65,920
Adjustments for Features00-1,385-4,260-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,934$47,994$48,335$53,810$61,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,060$0$5,475$13,125

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20202020202120212021
ModelISISCLACLACLA
Trim300350CLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual    $1300
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150$150
Console without shifter  $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,230$5,230$6,615$9,490$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,385$4,260$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments00-309-703-670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20202021
ModelISCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.4 in
Length184.3 in184.6 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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