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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: $34,980

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $58,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,299

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $54,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassAltima
TrimS400 HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $26,800
Base Invoice $85,421 $25,116
Convenience Package   1,300
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   4,230
Floor mats   110
Convenience Package   1,127
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   3,669
Floor mats   84
Options (change) 0 7,420
Options (change) 0 6,423
Destination 875 760
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $93,725 $34,980
Total Invoice $87,296 $32,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,555
Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassAltima
TrimS400 HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H158hp I4 H
TransmissionT7CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG35/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$93,725$34,980
Adjustments for Features-7,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,735$34,980
Total Invoice$87,296$32,299
Adjustments for Features-7,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,854$32,299

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

Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassAltima
TrimS400 HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,655$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4420

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Altima features.

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

Model Year20122011
ModelS-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,630 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested89582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70086%
Total Not Requested11514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested292584%
Total Not Requested57516%

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