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

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Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $13,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaCLACLA
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $32,700 $50,400
Technology Package 1,290      
Floor mats 235 235    
Rear spoiler 405 405 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 500 350
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     400 400
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Technology Package 0      
Floor mats 0 0    
Rear spoiler 344 344 273  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 465 326
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     372 372
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 12,470 11,170
Options (change) 344 344 11,591 10,388
Destination 885 885 995 995
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $46,165 $62,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,100
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaCLACLA
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,185$37,410$46,165$62,565
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,960-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$36,810$42,205$55,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$13,675

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaCLACLA
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Color seat belts   $0
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,805$8,165$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,960$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-3,688-6,224

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in182.3 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested322598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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