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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $41,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $39,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $21,826 $25,340
Folding second row seats 440      
Rear spoiler 400      
Navigation Package     5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package     800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230  
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Satellite radio     350 350
Floor mats     160 160
Body kit     340 340
Folding second row seats 409      
Rear spoiler 372      
Navigation Package     5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package     694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172  
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Satellite radio     304 304
Floor mats     119 119
Body kit     262 262
Options (change) 840 0 8,380 3,450
Options (change) 781 0 7,338 2,940
Destination 875 875 605 605
Total Price $73,015 $95,775 $32,585 $31,455
Total Invoice $67,965 $89,132 $29,769 $28,885

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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: $34,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,601
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$73,015$95,775$32,585$31,455
Adjustments for Features-7,750-7,8500-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,265$87,925$32,585$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,660$1,930$0
Total Invoice$67,965$89,132$29,769$28,885
Adjustments for Features-7,214-7,3060-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,751$81,826$29,769$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,075$1,619$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,630$8,730$880$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,750$7,850$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,214-7,3060-735

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelCLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length194.5 in192.3 in
Width74.1 in70.4 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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