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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: $39,700

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,085

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,835

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelMaximaCLACLA
TrimSVCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $30,444 $29,295 $45,105
Premium Package 3,700 2,300 2,300
Tech Package 1,150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 245 650 850
Rear spoiler 380 300 300
Floor mats 195    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Package 3,209 2,139 2,139
Tech Package 998    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 195 605 791
Rear spoiler 303 279 279
Floor mats 146    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 5,670 10,430 9,780
Options (change) 4,851 9,700 9,095
Destination 790 925 925
Total Price $39,700 $42,855 $59,205
Total Invoice $36,085 $39,920 $55,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,697
Model Year201320152015
ModelMaximaCLACLA
TrimSVCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$39,700$42,855$59,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,295-4,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$40,560$54,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,725
Total Invoice$36,085$39,920$55,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,138-4,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,085$37,782$50,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,762

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201320152015
ModelMaximaCLACLA
TrimSVCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,525$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,138-4,581

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20132015
ModelMaximaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested155551%
Total Not Requested146549%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested985100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%

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