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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,575

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,005

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Model Year201720172018
ModelCLACLAMaxima
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $40,940
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $38,212
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Convenience Package 500 500  
Premium Package 2,350 2,350  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Interior Package 1,650    
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Rear spoiler 300   405
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 350 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     250
Body kit     420
Floor mats     300
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Convenience Package 465 465  
Premium Package 2,186 2,186  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Interior Package 1,535    
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Rear spoiler 273   344
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 326 291
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     212
Body kit     349
Floor mats     234
Options (change) 13,420 11,820 1,750
Options (change) 12,475 10,993 1,430
Destination 925 925 885
Total Price $46,745 $62,695 $43,575
Total Invoice $43,532 $58,372 $40,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,195
Model Year201720172018
ModelCLACLAMaxima
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS7S7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,745$62,695$43,575
Adjustments for Features-870-3,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,875$59,100$43,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,225$0
Total Invoice$43,532$58,372$40,527
Adjustments for Features-810-3,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,722$55,025$40,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,303$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201720172018
ModelCLACLAMaxima
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Color seat belts $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$9,840$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$870$3,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-810-3,3470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172018
ModelCLAMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in192.8 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height56.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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