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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: $53,895

Nissan Armada Platinum   
Difference: $20,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,090

Nissan Armada Platinum   
Difference: $20,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelCLSCLSArmada
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $52,220
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $47,525
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Folding second row seats 440    
Heated steering wheel 490    
Captain's Chairs     450
Floor mats     230
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Folding second row seats 409    
Heated steering wheel 456    
Captain's Chairs     391
Floor mats     179
Options (change) 1,900 970 680
Options (change) 1,767 902 570
Destination 905 905 995
Total Price $74,805 $97,775 $53,895
Total Invoice $69,632 $90,994 $49,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,695
Model Year201320132012
ModelCLSCLSArmada
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionT7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19275/60-20
Total Price$74,805$97,775$53,895
Adjustments for Features-910-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,895$95,940$53,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,045$0
Total Invoice$69,632$90,994$49,090
Adjustments for Features-847-1,7080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,785$89,286$49,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,501$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201320132012
ModelCLSCLSArmada
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlatinum
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 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
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
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,365$11,290$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-847-1,7080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20132012
ModelCLSArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in123.2 in
Length194.5 in207.7 in
Width74.1 in79.3 in
Height55.8 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.356.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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