2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 vs. 2020 Lexus IS 350

CLA 250 vs. IS 350: Price

Before any equipment add-ons, the CLA 250 and the IS 350 RWD have stark price differences. If you appreciate the value of a dollar, the CLA delivers a greater value:  

• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe Price: Starts at $33,100* MSRP
• 2020 Lexus IS 350: Starts at $42,180 MSRP

CLA 250 vs. IS 350: Comfort Features

The CLA 250 and IS 350 both enjoy high-end materials and sophisticated design. Advanced technology features like central controllers and HD Radio™ can be found in both. Still, when you get down to the nuts and bolts, the CLA 250 shows itself to be the more focused on driver comfort with features like:

• Power Front Seats: When you’re in the front, you can find the optimal comfort level with 14-way power front seats. The IS 350 only offers 10-way adjustment for the driver’s seat and 8-way adjustment for the passenger’s seat.
• Seat Memory: Standard on the CLA 250, the front seats can store up to three positions. Driver memory costs extra on the IS 350. 
• 4-Way Lumbar Support: If you spend a lot of time on the road in the Bay Area, the CLA 250 gives your back the extra support needed. 

CLA 250 vs. IS 350: Cargo Space

When you’re loading up your vehicle for your next adventure, you’ll be able to fit more in the CLA Coupe than the IS 350:

• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe: Maximum 13.1 cubic feet of trunk space
• 2020 Lexus IS 350: Maximum 10.8 cubic feet of trunk space

CLA 250 vs. IS 350: Safety Features

The IS 350 provides Milpitas and Union City shoppers with brake assist, a high-strength body structure with crumple zones, and a rearview camera. The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 offers all these features, plus innovative technology like the ATTENTION ASSIST® driver attention monitor. This system quickly learns your driving habits by measuring over 70 different parameters. Then, in the event you appear to be drowsy, the system will alert you that it’s time for a break.