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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,180 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE | ||||||
| Difference: $58,145 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE | ||||||
| Difference: $54,572 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Altima | Altima |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 | $25,180 | $29,380 |
| Base Invoice | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 | $23,337 | $27,221 |
| Rearview camera | 750 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Rearview camera | 698 | |||||
| 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) | 750 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,305 | 2,945 |
| Options (change) | 698 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,600 | 2,523 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 695 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $89,325 | $130,875 | $148,075 | $197,875 | $31,180 | $33,020 |
| Total Invoice | $83,204 | $121,985 | $137,981 | $184,295 | $28,632 | $30,439 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Altima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,030 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,803 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Altima | Altima |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 264, 9 | 264, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 215/55-17 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $89,325 | $130,875 | $148,075 | $197,875 | $31,180 | $33,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,415 | -10,915 | -16,515 | -16,440 | -300 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $83,910 | $119,960 | $131,560 | $181,435 | $30,880 | $33,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,050 | $47,650 | $97,525 | $0 | $2,140 |
| Total Invoice | $83,204 | $121,985 | $137,981 | $184,295 | $28,632 | $30,439 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,044 | -10,174 | -15,389 | -15,312 | -275 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $78,160 | $111,811 | $122,592 | $168,983 | $28,357 | $30,439 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $33,651 | $44,432 | $90,823 | $0 | $2,082 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Altima | Altima |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,355 | $14,855 | $20,455 | $20,380 | $4,240 | $3,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,415 | $10,915 | $16,515 | $16,440 | $300 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,044 | -10,174 | -15,389 | -15,312 | -275 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | S-Class | Altima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 189.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,146 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 44.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 3800 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 15% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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