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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $44,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $41,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $22,681 $26,565
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Folding second row seats 440      
Sport Package     1,300  
Premium Package     4,200  
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Rear spoiler       370
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Folding second row seats 409      
Sport Package     1,127  
Premium Package     3,643  
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     137 137
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 1,240 0 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 1,153 0 8,016 3,078
Destination 995 995 695 695
Total Price $77,385 $109,895 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $72,038 $102,272 $31,392 $30,338

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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: $37,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,890
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$77,385$109,895$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-7,365-11,4650-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,020$98,430$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$1,480$0
Total Invoice$72,038$102,272$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-6,856-10,6700-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,182$91,602$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,420$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCLSCLSAltimaAltima
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$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$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  
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,730$14,830$3,365$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,365$11,465$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,856-10,6700-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182008
ModelCLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in189.8 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 control125No
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 Requested305087%
Total Not Requested47513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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