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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $43,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $40,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $25,110
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $23,272
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
iPod integration 425 425  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,380
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     170
Floor mats     175
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
iPod integration 395 395  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     2,064
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     134
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 5,705 4,970 6,875
Options (change) 5,305 4,622 5,931
Destination 875 875 760
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,830 $101,995 $32,745
Total Invoice $70,674 $95,099 $29,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,783
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$75,830$101,995$32,745
Adjustments for Features-6,360-8,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,470$93,935$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$70,674$95,099$29,963
Adjustments for Features-5,928-7,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,746$87,584$29,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,215$10,915$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,360$8,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,928-7,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082011
ModelCLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height54.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested57522%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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