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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: $43,575

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $31,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $29,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $40,940
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $38,212
Night Package 300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800   375
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Around view cameras     800  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       250
Body kit       420
Floor mats       300
Rear spoiler       405
Night Package 279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744   291
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Around view cameras     744  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       212
Body kit       349
Floor mats       234
Rear spoiler       344
Options (change) 7,240 5,630 3,600 1,750
Options (change) 6,733 5,236 3,348 1,430
Destination 925 925 925 885
Total Price $75,065 $80,655 $112,325 $43,575
Total Invoice $69,875 $75,074 $104,527 $40,527

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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: $27,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,476
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$75,065$80,655$112,325$43,575
Adjustments for Features-4,160-5,100-8,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,905$75,555$104,075$43,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$33,170$0
Total Invoice$69,875$75,074$104,527$40,527
Adjustments for Features-3,872-4,747-7,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,003$70,327$96,850$40,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,324$30,847$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSMaxima
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,440$12,380$15,530$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$5,100$8,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,872-4,747-7,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,035 lb.3,472 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 CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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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