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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: $43,325

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $39,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $36,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $38,212 $66,309 $88,257
Floor mats 300    
Rear spoiler 405 400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 800 850
Body kit 420    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Floor mats 234    
Rear spoiler 344 372  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 744 791
Body kit 349    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Options (change) 1,500 10,440 8,460
Options (change) 1,218 9,710 7,869
Destination 885 875 875
Total Price $43,325 $82,615 $104,235
Total Invoice $40,315 $76,894 $97,001

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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: $34,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,809
Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
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$43,325$82,615$104,235
Adjustments for Features0-5,125-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$77,490$98,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,620
Total Invoice$40,315$76,894$97,001
Adjustments for Features0-4,770-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,315$72,124$91,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,177

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaCLSCLS
TrimPlatinumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
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$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
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
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
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 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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,355$11,480$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,125$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,770-5,700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested107568%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested100057%

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