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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: $31,405

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $60,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE552.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $28,995 $35,510
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100    
Lighting Package 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925    
Proximity key 1,080    
Satellite radio 500    
Adaptive cruise control 3,110    
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023    
Lighting Package 921    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860    
Proximity key 1,004    
Satellite radio 465    
Adaptive cruise control 2,892    
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Options (change) 7,705 1,525 235
Options (change) 7,165 0 0
Destination 775 885 885
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $91,980 $31,405 $36,630

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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: $58,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,956
Model Year200620182018
ModelE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE552.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$91,980$31,405$36,630
Adjustments for Features-2,0250-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,955$31,405$36,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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

Model Year200620182018
ModelE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE552.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,465$5,440$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8870-14

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

Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length189.7 in191.9 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height57.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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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 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 system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested155047%
Total Not Requested172553%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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