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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: $31,155

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $38,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $36,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelCLSCLSCLSAltima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $27,660
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $25,283
Lane departure warning 875 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800   235
Rear spoiler 400 400   395
Heated steering wheel 490 490    
Technology Package       1,090
Floor mats       185
Sunroof       800
Lane departure warning 814 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744   183
Rear spoiler 372 372   329
Heated steering wheel 456 456    
Technology Package       946
Floor mats       152
Sunroof       729
Options (change) 3,005 3,005 875 2,705
Options (change) 2,795 2,795 814 2,339
Destination 925 925 925 790
Total Price $69,920 $77,130 $108,350 $31,155
Total Invoice $65,091 $71,796 $100,831 $28,412

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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: $33,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,792
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelCLSCLSCLSAltima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$69,920$77,130$108,350$31,155
Adjustments for Features-5,250-7,590-11,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,670$69,540$96,785$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$32,115$0
Total Invoice$65,091$71,796$100,831$28,412
Adjustments for Features-4,887-7,065-10,7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,204$64,731$90,069$28,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,527$29,865$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520152013
ModelCLSCLSCLSAltima
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,815$11,155$15,130$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$7,590$11,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,887-7,065-10,7620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152013
ModelCLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in191.5 in
Width74.1 in72.0 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

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