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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $29,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $28,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE350E550E63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $23,337 $27,221
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Sport Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300     370
Premium Package       2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control         600
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Sport Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279     295
Premium Package       2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT       463  
Technology Package       1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Floor mats       134 134
Stability control         520
Options (change) 9,530 8,360 5,000 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 8,863 7,775 4,651 4,600 2,818
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Total Price $60,895 $69,025 $94,775 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $56,694 $64,255 $88,203 $28,632 $30,734

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,183
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE350E550E63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$60,895$69,025$94,775$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-4,265-6,265-6,340-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,630$62,760$88,435$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$31,805$0$2,310
Total Invoice$56,694$64,255$88,203$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-3,971-5,832-5,900-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,723$58,423$82,303$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$29,580$0$2,194

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

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE350E550E63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
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$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
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$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,555$8,555$8,630$2,390$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$6,265$6,340$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,971-5,832-5,900-920

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

Model Year20122009
ModelE-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in109.3 in
Length191.7 in189.8 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested132557%
Total Not Requested99043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested132551%
Total Not Requested129049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested397589%
Total Not Requested47511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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