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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $39,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $37,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelCLSCLSMaximaMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $25,511 $27,437
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Satellite radio     350 350
Floor mats     160 160
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Satellite radio     304 304
Floor mats     121 121
Options (change) 0 0 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 0 0 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $74,575 $101,425 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $69,507 $94,569 $32,667 $32,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,387
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelCLSCLSMaximaMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$74,575$101,425$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-4,150-5,125-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,425$96,300$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,875$400$0
Total Invoice$69,507$94,569$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-3,868-4,779-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,639$89,790$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,151$234$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelCLSCLSMaximaMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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$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 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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,880$2,955$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$5,125$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,868-4,779-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102006
ModelCLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.2 in
Length193.0 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height54.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%

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