the 2k2 auto max is running 14.5s stock (one guy got 14.4s) and from what iv'e read on CL forums, the CLType-S has been running 14.7s--they are both great cars but i'd say the max is a tad faster--as for the Altima, it was rated Car of the Year by MT, i'd say this is a little higher than the accord was ranked but it means nothing to me, magazines print what sells, period, anyone who relies on a magazine for ratings or times obviously isn't a car enthusiest--BTW does anyone know what the CL-S has dynoed at, the auto max is about 200 stock--maxima all the way but different strokes for different folks