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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,955

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $62,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,528

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $58,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $26,621 $30,453
Premium II Package 2,860          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
Rearview camera 750          
Heated steering wheel 460          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Technology Package         1,700 1,180
Sunroof         800  
Floor mats         210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates         350 350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         490  
Premium II Package 2,660          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
Rearview camera 698          
Heated steering wheel 428          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Technology Package         1,505 1,044
Sunroof         708  
Floor mats         159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates         266 266
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         434  
Options (change) 7,345 3,275 425 425 3,550 1,740
Options (change) 6,831 3,045 395 395 3,072 1,469
Destination 875 875 875 875 835 835
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $95,920 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $32,955 $35,265
Total Invoice $89,337 $125,030 $138,376 $184,690 $30,528 $32,757

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,695
Model Year200820082008200820162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$95,920$134,150$148,500$198,300$32,955$35,265
Adjustments for Features-6,565-10,715-14,765-14,6900-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,355$123,435$133,735$183,610$32,955$34,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,080$44,380$94,255$0$1,710
Total Invoice$89,337$125,030$138,376$184,690$30,528$32,757
Adjustments for Features-6,114-9,987-13,758-13,6820-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,223$115,043$124,618$171,008$30,528$32,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,820$41,395$87,785$0$1,672

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

Model Year200820082008200820162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
CVT    $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote start    $150$150
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
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$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 
Active grille shutters    $0 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
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$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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 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, 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,480$16,630$20,680$20,605$5,915$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,565$10,715$14,765$14,690$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,114-9,987-13,758-13,6820-557

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

Model Year20082016
ModelS-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in191.9 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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