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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: $31,585

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $27,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,051

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $25,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $27,920
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $25,813
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225  
Technology Package       1,090
Sunroof       800
Floor mats       210
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350
Rear spoiler       405
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209  
Technology Package       957
Sunroof       702
Floor mats       159
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266
Rear spoiler       344
Options (change) 8,785 8,785 225 2,855
Options (change) 8,171 8,171 209 2,428
Destination 875 875 875 810
Total Price $58,650 $67,250 $96,090 $31,585
Total Invoice $54,607 $62,605 $89,425 $29,051

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,998
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20215/55-17
Total Price$58,650$67,250$96,090$31,585
Adjustments for Features-5,970-6,320-12,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,680$60,930$83,845$31,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,165$0
Total Invoice$54,607$62,605$89,425$29,051
Adjustments for Features-5,558-5,883-11,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,049$56,722$78,029$29,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$28,980$0

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

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,635$8,985$14,910$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$6,320$12,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,558-5,883-11,3960

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

Model Year20122014
ModelM-ClassAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in109.3 in
Length189.1 in191.5 in
Width75.2 in72.0 in
Height70.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested124040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested187560%
Total Not Requested124040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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