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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $25,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $24,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $21,826 $25,340
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800 800
Navigation Package         5,700 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         230  
Braking and Airbag Package         800  
Body kit         340 340
Floor mats         160 160
Satellite radio         350 350
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694 694
Navigation Package         5,093 1,561
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         172  
Braking and Airbag Package         694  
Body kit         262 262
Floor mats         119 119
Satellite radio         304 304
Options (change) 7,760 7,760 2,110 0 8,380 3,450
Options (change) 7,218 7,218 1,963 0 7,338 2,940
Destination 925 925 925 925 605 605
Total Price $58,485 $56,985 $65,935 $99,325 $32,585 $31,455
Total Invoice $54,457 $53,062 $61,385 $92,437 $29,769 $28,885

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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: $19,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,495
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$58,485$56,985$65,935$99,325$32,585$31,455
Adjustments for Features-8,390-6,690-9,940-15,0150-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,095$50,295$55,995$84,310$32,585$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,900$34,215$1,930$0
Total Invoice$54,457$53,062$61,385$92,437$29,769$28,885
Adjustments for Features-7,812-6,229-9,254-13,9740-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,645$46,833$52,131$78,463$29,769$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$5,486$31,818$1,619$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manual    $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700 $1700$1700  
RWD $0    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
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$50$50$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,895$8,195$11,445$16,520$1,505$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,390$6,690$9,940$15,015$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,812-6,229-9,254-13,9740-735

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

Model Year20152006
ModelM-ClassAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.2 in
Length189.1 in192.3 in
Width75.2 in70.4 in
Height70.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested111554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested111554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
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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