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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: $44,035

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $38,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $41,540
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Folding second row seats 440    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850 375
Rear spoiler 400   405
Body kit     420
Floor mats     300
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Folding second row seats 409    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791 291
Rear spoiler 372   344
Body kit     349
Floor mats     234
Options (change) 9,950 8,460 1,500
Options (change) 9,254 7,869 1,218
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $82,125 $104,235 $44,035

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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: $33,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,548
Model Year201220122019
ModelCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$82,125$104,235$44,035
Adjustments for Features-5,025-6,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,100$98,110$44,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,010$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122019
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
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 thigh support length 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$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,380$12,480$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,025$6,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,677-5,7000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122019
ModelCLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length194.5 in192.8 in
Width74.1 in73.2 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested107568%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested100057%

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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