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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $26,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $28,995 $35,510
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350     375 375
Rear spoiler 350 350     405 405
Satellite radio 460 460        
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         1,290  
Floor mats         235 235
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 326     0 0
Rear spoiler 326 326     344 344
Satellite radio 428 428        
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         0  
Floor mats         0 0
Options (change) 4,300 4,300 3,710 720 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 4,002 4,002 3,451 670 344 344
Destination 995 995 995 995 885 885
Total Price $58,245 $64,195 $76,305 $106,115 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,876
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$58,245$64,195$76,305$106,115$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-2,315-4,015-8,340-9,0400-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,930$60,180$67,965$97,075$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$12,035$41,145$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
CVT    $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Drift mode   $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Predictive forward collision warning    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0 
Body kit  $0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station  $75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,430$8,130$12,455$13,155$4,115$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$4,015$8,340$9,040$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,156-3,738-7,764-8,4130-20

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in109.3 in
Length193.8 in191.9 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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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 control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested277585%
Total Not Requested50015%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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