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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $20,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $19,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,490 $55,790 $57,590 $92,590 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $43,236 $51,885 $53,559 $86,109 $21,826 $25,340
Lighting Package 985 985 985      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,780 1,780      
Heated front seats 750 750        
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800 800
Navigation Package         5,700 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         230  
Braking and Airbag Package         800  
Floor mats         160 160
Satellite radio         350 350
Lighting Package 916 916 916      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,655 1,655      
Heated front seats 698 698        
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694 694
Navigation Package         5,093 1,561
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         172  
Braking and Airbag Package         694  
Floor mats         119 119
Satellite radio         304 304
Options (change) 4,235 4,235 3,485 0 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 3,939 3,939 3,241 0 7,076 2,678
Destination 875 875 875 875 605 605
Total Price $51,600 $60,900 $61,950 $93,465 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $48,050 $56,699 $57,675 $86,984 $29,507 $28,623

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,392
Model Year201120112011201120062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6275hp V6 H382hp V8503hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT7B8T7T7M5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 8440, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/65-17255/50-19295/40-20215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$51,600$60,900$61,950$93,465$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-4,050-6,700-6,100-12,2400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$54,200$55,850$81,225$32,245$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,650$8,300$33,675$1,930$0
Total Invoice$48,050$56,699$57,675$86,984$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,771-6,238-5,679-11,3910-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,279$50,461$51,996$75,593$29,507$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,182$7,717$31,314$1,620$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimML350ML450 HybridML550ML63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000    
5-speed manual    $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100  
Power liftgate   $350  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Proximity key   $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat $150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler    $200 
Running boards  $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0  
HD radio   $50  
iPod integration   $100  
Media drive   $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,830$8,480$7,880$14,020$1,780$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$6,700$6,100$12,240$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,771-6,238-5,679-11,3910-736

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

Model Year20112006
ModelM-ClassAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in110.2 in
Length188.5 in192.3 in
Width75.2 in70.4 in
Height70.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.6 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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