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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: $33,020

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $47,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,604

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $44,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $26,621 $30,453
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700   350 350
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300    
Technology Package     2,190 1,180
Sunroof     800  
Floor mats     225 225
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651   276 276
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139    
Technology Package     1,939 1,044
Sunroof     708  
Floor mats     175 175
Options (change) 4,180 3,480 3,565 1,755
Options (change) 3,887 3,236 3,098 1,495
Destination 875 875 885 885
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $80,355 $106,005 $33,020 $35,330
Total Invoice $74,882 $98,827 $30,604 $32,833

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,863
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$80,355$106,005$33,020$35,330
Adjustments for Features-3,665-5,1650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,690$100,840$33,020$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,150$0$1,710
Total Invoice$74,882$98,827$30,604$32,833
Adjustments for Features-3,415-4,8150-558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,467$94,012$30,604$32,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,545$0$1,671

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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$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 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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 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 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,455$9,955$4,790$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$5,165$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,415-4,8150-558

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112017
ModelCLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in191.9 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height54.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested122548%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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