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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: $40,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $38,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $25,110
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $23,272
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Premium Package     2,380
Sport Package     2,370
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     170
Floor mats     175
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Premium Package     2,064
Sport Package     2,056
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     134
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 840 0 6,875
Options (change) 781 0 5,931
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $73,015 $95,775 $32,745
Total Invoice $67,965 $89,132 $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: $34,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,720
Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSAltima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$73,015$95,775$32,745
Adjustments for Features-5,675-6,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,340$89,275$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,935$0
Total Invoice$67,965$89,132$29,963
Adjustments for Features-5,282-6,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,683$83,083$29,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,400$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122011
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 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power $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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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$8,190$9,015$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$6,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,282-6,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122011
ModelCLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in190.7 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202579%
Total Not Requested55021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

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