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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,575

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $38,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $35,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $38,212 $69,890 $101,277
Floor mats 300    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250    
Rear spoiler 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 800  
Body kit 420    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Premium Package     2,200
Around view cameras     800
Floor mats 234    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212    
Rear spoiler 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 744  
Body kit 349    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   233  
Premium Package     2,046
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 1,750 5,830 5,250
Options (change) 1,430 5,423 4,883
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $43,575 $81,975 $115,145
Total Invoice $40,527 $76,308 $107,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,801
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,575$81,975$115,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,350-9,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,575$76,625$105,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,720
Total Invoice$40,527$76,308$107,155
Adjustments for Features0-4,980-9,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$71,328$98,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,707

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
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 $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
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  
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
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 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,605$11,955$16,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,350$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,980-9,120

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length192.8 in194.5 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height56.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.3 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested55038%
Total Not Requested90062%

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