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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $41,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $38,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGLGLAltimaAltima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $23,337 $27,221
Premium 1 Package 4,280      
Leather seating surfaces 1,930      
Lighting Package 985      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Proximity key 1,140      
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Premium 1 Package 3,980      
Leather seating surfaces 1,795      
Lighting Package 916      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Proximity key 1,060      
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) 9,055 0 5,305 2,945
Options (change) 8,421 0 4,600 2,523
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $72,500 $86,175 $31,180 $33,020
Total Invoice $67,486 $80,204 $28,632 $30,439

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,468
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGLGLAltimaAltima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5503.5 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)80, 8610, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$72,500$86,175$31,180$33,020
Adjustments for Features-9,305-12,870-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,195$73,305$30,880$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,110$0$2,140
Total Invoice$67,486$80,204$28,632$30,439
Adjustments for Features-8,661-11,978-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,825$68,226$28,357$30,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,401$0$2,082

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGLGLAltimaAltima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL5503.5 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 
AC power outlet$100$100  
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 
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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
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$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 seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$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$11,670$15,235$2,665$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,305$12,870$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,661-11,978-2750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
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 Weight5,347 lb.3,146 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested134051%
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 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 spoiler200No
Total Requested377585%
Total Not Requested67515%
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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