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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: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $43,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $40,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $22,681 $26,565
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package     4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Fog lights     310  
Floor mats     175 175
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Premium Package     3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Fog lights     251  
Floor mats     137 137
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Options (change) 0 0 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 0 0 7,140 2,786
Destination 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $76,175 $102,525 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $70,995 $95,591 $30,516 $30,046

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,810
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$76,175$102,525$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features-4,490-6,0900-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,685$96,435$33,420$32,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$860$0
Total Invoice$70,995$95,591$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features-4,185-5,6780-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,810$89,913$30,516$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,103$516$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$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$100  
Total Value of Features$7,855$9,455$3,365$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$6,090$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,185-5,6780-46

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112008
ModelCLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in189.8 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height54.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft317.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267576%
Total Not Requested85024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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