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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,545

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $34,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,680

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $32,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $40,940
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $38,212
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Comfort Package 1,500 1,750  
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110  
Body kit     420
Floor mats     300
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Comfort Package 1,395 1,628  
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892  
Body kit     349
Floor mats     234
Options (change) 9,969 10,199 720
Options (change) 9,271 9,485 583
Destination 775 775 885
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $76,944 $99,274 $42,545
Total Invoice $71,703 $92,498 $39,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,058
Model Year200620062018
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$76,944$99,274$42,545
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,909$97,689$42,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,780$0
Total Invoice$71,703$92,498$39,680
Adjustments for Features-965-1,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,738$91,021$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,283$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062018
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$8,640$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$1,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-965-1,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062018
ModelCLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in192.8 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height54.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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