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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,750

Nissan Armada LE   
Difference: $26,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,301

Nissan Armada LE   
Difference: $25,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSArmada
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $42,000
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $38,234
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140  
Preferred Package     1,000
Technology Package     2,400
RWD     0
Tow Package     350
Floor mats     220
Sunroof     1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060  
Preferred Package     867
Technology Package     2,082
RWD     0
Tow Package     304
Floor mats     167
Sunroof     867
Options (change) 1,140 1,140 4,970
Options (change) 1,060 1,060 4,287
Destination 875 875 780
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $74,015 $100,915 $47,750
Total Invoice $68,986 $94,094 $43,301

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Armada LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,312
Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSArmada
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19275/60-20
Total Price$74,015$100,915$47,750
Adjustments for Features-400-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,615$98,815$47,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0
Total Invoice$68,986$94,094$43,301
Adjustments for Features-373-1,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,613$92,136$43,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,523$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSArmada
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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 recliner, passenger 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,315$10,015$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-373-1,9580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20092008
ModelCLSArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in123.2 in
Length193.0 in207.7 in
Width73.7 in79.3 in
Height54.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.956.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.997.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested86562%
Total Not Requested52538%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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