Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2011

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $15,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $14,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassAltima
TrimML350ML5003.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $25,110
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $23,272
Lighting Package 890 890  
Trim Package 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Sunroof 1,390 1,290  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Heated front seats 690    
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Proximity key   1,080  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,380
Technology Package     1,780
Floor mats     175
Lighting Package 828 828  
Trim Package 2,046    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Sunroof 1,293 1,200  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Heated front seats 642    
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Proximity key   1,004  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     2,064
Technology Package     1,543
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 7,600 5,690 6,705
Options (change) 7,069 5,292 5,797
Destination 775 775 760
Total Price $48,125 $54,965 $32,575
Total Invoice $44,812 $51,172 $29,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,497
Model Year200620062011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassAltima
TrimML350ML5003.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$48,125$54,965$32,575
Adjustments for Features-2,670-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,455$52,020$32,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,565$0
Total Invoice$44,812$51,172$29,829
Adjustments for Features-2,486-2,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,326$48,430$29,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,104$0

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

Model Year200620062011
ModelM-ClassM-ClassAltima
TrimML350ML5003.5 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 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,200$6,475$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,486-2,7420

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

Model Year20062011
ModelM-ClassAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in109.3 in
Length188.5 in190.7 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height69.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested102569%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested197577%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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