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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $44,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,287

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $41,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCLSCLSLEAFLEAF
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $33,707 $35,668
Rear spoiler 400      
Heated steering wheel 490      
Folding second row seats 440      
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     170 170
Rear spoiler 372      
Heated steering wheel 456      
Folding second row seats 409      
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 1,330 0 295 295
Options (change) 1,237 0 230 230
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $73,505 $95,775 $28,845 $30,895
Total Invoice $68,421 $89,132 $27,287 $29,248

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,724
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCLSCLSLEAFLEAF
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8518hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$73,505$95,775$28,845$30,895
Adjustments for Features-9,035-9,7600-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,470$86,015$28,845$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,545$0$425
Total Invoice$68,421$89,132$27,287$29,248
Adjustments for Features-8,410-9,0830-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,011$80,049$27,287$27,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,038$0$423

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCLSCLSLEAFLEAF
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
Automatic start / stop $150  
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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, driver seat$100$100  
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, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
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$12,495$13,220$3,460$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,035$9,760$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,410-9,0830-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in175.0 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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