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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,575

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCLACLA
TrimPlatinumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $38,212 $30,411 $46,872
Floor mats 300    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250    
Rear spoiler 405 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 500 350
Body kit 420    
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650  
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Floor mats 234    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212    
Rear spoiler 344 273  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 465 326
Body kit 349    
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535  
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 1,750 12,470 11,170
Options (change) 1,430 11,591 10,388
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $43,575 $46,165 $62,565
Total Invoice $40,527 $42,997 $58,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,893
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCLACLA
TrimPlatinumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,575$46,165$62,565
Adjustments for Features0-620-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,575$45,545$59,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,675
Total Invoice$40,527$42,997$58,255
Adjustments for Features0-577-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$42,420$55,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,720

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCLACLA
TrimPlatinumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,495$7,115$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-577-3,115

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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