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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: $40,555

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $35,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,923

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $33,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $34,450
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $31,550
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
iPod integration 425 425  
Premium Package     3,300
Tech Package     1,850
Floor mats     195
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
iPod integration 395 395  
Premium Package     2,862
Tech Package     1,605
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 5,705 4,970 5,345
Options (change) 5,305 4,622 4,613
Destination 875 875 760
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,830 $101,995 $40,555
Total Invoice $70,674 $95,099 $36,923

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,909
Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$75,830$101,995$40,555
Adjustments for Features-5,195-6,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,635$95,100$40,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$70,674$95,099$36,923
Adjustments for Features-4,842-6,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,832$88,670$36,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,838$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082011
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
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 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,040$10,740$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,195$6,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,842-6,4290

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082011
ModelCLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length193.0 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height54.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested167566%
Total Not Requested85034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested167566%
Total Not Requested85034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested82033%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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