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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $37,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $34,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGLGLAltimaAltima
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $22,681 $26,565
Premium II Package 8,600      
Leather seating surfaces 2,100      
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Proximity key 1,110 1,110    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Stability control     900 900
Premium Package     4,200  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Fog lights     310  
Floor mats     175 175
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Premium II Package 7,998      
Leather seating surfaces 1,953      
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Proximity key 1,032 1,032    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
Stability control     780 780
Premium Package     3,643  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Fog lights     251  
Floor mats     137 137
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Options (change) 13,030 1,110 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 12,117 1,032 7,140 2,786
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $69,805 $79,360 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $64,979 $73,866 $30,516 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,549
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGLGLAltimaAltima
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$69,805$79,360$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features-10,130-12,1050-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,675$67,255$33,420$32,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,580$860$0
Total Invoice$64,979$73,866$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features-9,430-11,2670-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,549$62,599$30,516$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,050$516$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGLGLAltimaAltima
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,995$14,970$2,865$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,130$12,105$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,430-11,2670-46

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
ModelGLAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in109.3 in
Length200.6 in189.8 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height72.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested265047%
Total Not Requested304053%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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 information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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