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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $39,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $37,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGLGLAltima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5503.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $25,570
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $23,697
Premium 1 Package 4,280    
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Lighting Package 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Proximity key 1,140    
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     175
Floor mats     180
Premium 1 Package 3,980    
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Lighting Package 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Proximity key 1,060    
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     126
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 9,055 0 6,635
Options (change) 8,421 0 5,719
Destination 875 875 780
Total Price $72,500 $86,175 $32,985
Total Invoice $67,486 $80,204 $30,196

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,549
Model Year201220122012
ModelGLGLAltima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5503.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21215/55-17
Total Price$72,500$86,175$32,985
Adjustments for Features-9,390-12,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,110$73,220$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,110$0
Total Invoice$67,486$80,204$30,196
Adjustments for Features-8,741-12,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,745$68,147$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,402$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122012
ModelGLGLAltima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5503.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $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 
Fog lights  $125
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$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
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 
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$12,255$15,820$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,390$12,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,741-12,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelGLAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in109.3 in
Length200.6 in190.7 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height72.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested139053%
Total Not Requested122547%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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