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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: $40,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $32,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $30,791

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $34,450
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $31,550
Rear spoiler 400   375
Heated steering wheel 490    
Tech Package     1,850
Premium Package     3,300
Floor mats     195
Rear spoiler 372   298
Heated steering wheel 456    
Tech Package     1,605
Premium Package     2,862
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 890 0 5,720
Options (change) 828 0 4,911
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $73,065 $95,775 $40,930
Total Invoice $68,012 $89,132 $37,221

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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: $28,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,965
Model Year201220122011
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$73,065$95,775$40,930
Adjustments for Features-4,110-5,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,955$90,640$40,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,685$0
Total Invoice$68,012$89,132$37,221
Adjustments for Features-3,826-4,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,186$84,353$37,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,167$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122011
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 $100
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 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 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 
Total Value of Features$8,315$9,340$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$5,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,826-4,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122011
ModelCLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in190.6 in
Width74.1 in73.2 in
Height55.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested158064%
Total Not Requested89036%

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