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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: $39,915

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $38,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,737

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $35,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimSVCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $31,845 $69,890 $101,277
Tech Package 1,150    
Premium Package 2,850   2,500
Floor mats 210    
Cargo organizer 165 290 290
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 800  
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Tech Package 1,009    
Premium Package 2,502   2,325
Floor mats 159    
Cargo organizer 146 270 270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 744  
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Options (change) 4,725 1,890 2,790
Options (change) 4,082 1,758 2,595
Destination 810 995 995
Total Price $39,915 $78,035 $112,685
Total Invoice $36,737 $72,643 $104,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,265
Model Year201420182018
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimSVCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,915$78,035$112,685
Adjustments for Features0-6,060-11,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,915$71,975$100,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,900
Total Invoice$36,737$72,643$104,867
Adjustments for Features0-5,641-10,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,737$67,002$93,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,874

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201420182018
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimSVCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,780$10,840$16,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,060$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,641-10,991

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142018
ModelMaximaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length190.6 in194.5 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height57.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested96535%

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
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested25017%
Total Not Requested120083%

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