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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $14,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCLACLAAltimaAltima
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $28,995 $35,510
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 650 850 375 375
Rear spoiler 300 300 405 405
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Technology Package     1,290  
Floor mats     235 235
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 605 791 0 0
Rear spoiler 279 279 344 344
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Technology Package     0  
Floor mats     0 0
Options (change) 13,900 13,250 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 12,927 12,322 344 344
Destination 925 925 885 885
Total Price $46,325 $62,675 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,748
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCLACLAAltimaAltima
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS7S7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$46,325$62,675$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-3,425-6,0500-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,900$56,625$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,725$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelCLACLAAltimaAltima
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,565$11,190$5,140$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$6,050$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,190-5,6330-20

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152018
ModelCLAAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in191.9 in
Width70.0 in72.0 in
Height56.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested227569%
Total Not Requested100031%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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