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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: $36,445

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $31,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,076

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $30,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSESLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800      
Mud guards 130 130      
Elite Package 950 950      
Xenon HID headlights 150 150      
Floor mats 160 160      
Stability control 600 600      
Sunroof 900 900      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Wheel Package     990 760  
Rear spoiler     400 400  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694      
Mud guards 99 99      
Elite Package 824 824      
Xenon HID headlights 131 131      
Floor mats 121 121      
Stability control 520 520      
Sunroof 780 780      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Wheel Package     921 707  
Rear spoiler     372 372  
Options (change) 8,540 5,840 1,390 1,160 0
Options (change) 7,375 5,034 1,293 1,079 0
Destination 605 605 925 925 925
Total Price $37,045 $36,445 $68,305 $75,285 $107,475
Total Invoice $33,491 $33,076 $63,589 $70,080 $100,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,966
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSESLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,045$36,445$68,305$75,285$107,475
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,810-6,150-10,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$36,445$64,495$69,135$97,475
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$4,640$32,980
Total Invoice$33,491$33,076$63,589$70,080$100,017
Adjustments for Features-1810-3,547-5,725-9,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,310$33,076$60,042$64,355$90,711
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$4,313$30,669

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaCLSCLSCLS
TrimSESLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row high console$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$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 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,755$3,555$7,365$9,705$13,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,810$6,150$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-3,547-5,725-9,306

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in113.2 in
Length193.5 in194.5 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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