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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $27,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $25,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $59,700 $85,300 $25,110
Base Invoice $47,616 $55,521 $79,329 $23,272
Rear Seat Package 350 350    
Premium II Package 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Premium I Package 2,410 2,860 1,710  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510  
iPod integration 425 425 425  
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,380
Technology Package       1,780
Door sill trim plates       170
Floor mats       175
Rear Seat Package 326 326    
Premium II Package 1,777 1,777 1,777  
Premium I Package 2,241 2,660 1,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474  
iPod integration 395 395 395  
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       2,064
Technology Package       1,543
Door sill trim plates       134
Floor mats       134
Options (change) 7,865 6,055 4,555 6,875
Options (change) 7,315 5,632 4,236 5,931
Destination 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,100 0
Total Price $59,940 $67,630 $92,830 $32,745
Total Invoice $55,806 $63,028 $86,540 $29,963

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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: $24,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,924
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT-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)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$59,940$67,630$92,830$32,745
Adjustments for Features-3,135-5,210-6,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,805$62,420$86,495$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$29,690$0
Total Invoice$55,806$63,028$86,540$29,963
Adjustments for Features-2,919-4,855-5,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,887$58,173$80,634$29,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,286$27,747$0

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

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE350 / E320E550E63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$8,340$9,465$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$5,210$6,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,919-4,855-5,9060

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

Model Year20082011
ModelE-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length191.0 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,741 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

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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 lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested57522%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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