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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: $28,490

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $45,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,217

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $42,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSLEAF
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $34,840
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $32,635
Heated steering wheel 490    
Folding second row seats 440    
Rear spoiler 400    
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     170
Heated steering wheel 456    
Folding second row seats 409    
Rear spoiler 372    
Door sill trim plates     101
Floor mats     131
Options (change) 1,330 0 300
Options (change) 1,237 0 232
Destination 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $73,505 $95,775 $28,490
Total Invoice $68,421 $89,132 $26,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,819
Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSLEAF
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8518hp V8107hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/50-17
Total Price$73,505$95,775$28,490
Adjustments for Features-5,785-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,720$89,265$28,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,545$0
Total Invoice$68,421$89,132$26,217
Adjustments for Features-5,385-6,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,036$83,074$26,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,038$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122013
ModelCLSCLSLEAF
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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  
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$10,845$11,570$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,385-6,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122013
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.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in51.7 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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