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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $32,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,948

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $30,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $26,621 $30,453
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Rear Seat Package 440 440      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Heated steering wheel 490 490      
Rear spoiler 300 300   405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 850 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Technology Package       2,190 1,180
Sunroof       800  
Floor mats       225 225
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Rear Seat Package 409 409      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Heated steering wheel 456 456      
Rear spoiler 279 279   344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 791 276 276
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Technology Package       1,939 1,044
Sunroof       708  
Floor mats       175 175
Options (change) 14,740 13,570 9,770 3,970 2,160
Options (change) 13,709 12,621 9,088 3,442 1,839
Destination 875 875 875 885 885
Total Price $66,105 $74,235 $99,545 $33,425 $35,735
Total Invoice $61,540 $69,101 $92,640 $30,948 $33,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,877
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$66,105$74,235$99,545$33,425$35,735
Adjustments for Features-5,065-7,065-7,0400-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,040$67,170$92,505$33,425$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$31,465$0$1,710
Total Invoice$61,540$69,101$92,640$30,948$33,177
Adjustments for Features-4,715-6,576-6,5520-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,825$62,525$86,088$30,948$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$29,263$0$1,672

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

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimE350E550E63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote start   $150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
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  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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 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 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  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,430$11,430$11,405$4,365$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$7,065$7,040$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,715-6,576-6,5520-557

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

Model Year20122017
ModelE-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in109.3 in
Length191.7 in191.9 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested142562%
Total Not Requested89038%
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 E550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested119046%
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 E63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested77530%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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