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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $27,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $25,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE350 / E320E500E553.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $25,110
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $23,272
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Premium Package 2,950 3,550   2,380
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Rear Seat Package 300 300    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Sport Package       2,370
Technology Package       1,780
Floor mats       175
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Premium Package 2,744 3,302   2,064
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Rear Seat Package 279 279    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Sport Package       2,056
Technology Package       1,543
Floor mats       134
Options (change) 8,935 7,345 3,495 6,705
Options (change) 8,310 6,831 3,250 5,797
Destination 775 775 775 760
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $59,760 $66,520 $87,770 $32,575
Total Invoice $55,632 $61,918 $81,799 $29,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,536
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE350 / E320E500E553.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$59,760$66,520$87,770$32,575
Adjustments for Features-2,435-4,210-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,325$62,310$84,560$32,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,985$27,235$0
Total Invoice$55,632$61,918$81,799$29,829
Adjustments for Features-2,267-3,919-2,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,365$57,999$78,807$29,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,634$25,442$0

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

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE350 / E320E500E553.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,265$8,040$7,040$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$4,210$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,267-3,919-2,9920

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

Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length189.7 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested77530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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