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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $24,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $22,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $25,570
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $23,697
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Satellite radio 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Sport Package   0     2,370
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         2,130
Technology Package         1,780
Door sill trim plates         175
Floor mats         180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Satellite radio 428 428      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Sport Package   0     2,056
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         1,848
Technology Package         1,543
Door sill trim plates         126
Floor mats         146
Options (change) 3,150 3,150 3,710 720 6,635
Options (change) 2,931 2,931 3,451 670 5,719
Destination 995 995 995 995 780
Total Price $57,095 $63,045 $76,305 $106,115 $32,985
Total Invoice $53,170 $58,703 $71,034 $98,757 $30,196

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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: $19,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,016
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20215/55-17
Total Price$57,095$63,045$76,305$106,115$32,985
Adjustments for Features-4,250-5,950-10,675-11,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,845$57,095$65,630$94,740$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$12,785$41,895$0
Total Invoice$53,170$58,703$71,034$98,757$30,196
Adjustments for Features-3,958-5,540-9,938-10,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,212$53,163$61,096$88,171$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$11,884$38,959$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassAltima
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,740$9,440$14,165$14,865$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$5,950$10,675$11,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,958-5,540-9,938-10,5860

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

Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in109.3 in
Length193.8 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207584%
Total Not Requested40016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

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