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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $40,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $38,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCLSCLSMaximaMaxima
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $26,229 $28,286
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Folding second row seats 440      
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler       370
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Folding second row seats 409      
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 1,240 0 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 1,153 0 6,211 4,289
Destination 995 995 695 695
Total Price $77,385 $109,895 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $72,038 $102,272 $33,135 $33,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,580
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCLSCLSMaximaMaxima
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT9T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$77,385$109,895$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-6,890-10,990-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,495$98,905$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$0$170
Total Invoice$72,038$102,272$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-6,414-10,228-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,624$92,044$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,420$0$226

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCLSCLSMaximaMaxima
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,305$14,405$3,515$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,890$10,990$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,414-10,228-910

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
ModelCLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.2 in
Length194.5 in193.5 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.5 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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