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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: $36,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,680

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $34,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $40,940
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $38,212
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Body kit     420
Floor mats     300
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046  
Body kit     349
Floor mats     234
Options (change) 9,025 8,290 720
Options (change) 8,393 7,710 583
Destination 875 875 885
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $79,150 $105,315 $42,545
Total Invoice $73,762 $98,187 $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: $34,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,372
Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$79,150$105,315$42,545
Adjustments for Features-1,835-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,315$101,780$42,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$73,762$98,187$39,680
Adjustments for Features-1,710-3,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,052$94,891$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,839$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
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 
Folding second row seats  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,565$10,265$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,710-3,2960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested197578%
Total Not Requested55022%

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 seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested197578%
Total Not Requested55022%

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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