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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaCLACLA
Trim3.5 SRCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $23,272 $29,807 $46,035
Premium Package 2,380 2,400 2,400
Sport Package 2,370    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 175    
Door sill trim plates 170    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   100  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Package 2,064 2,232 2,232
Sport Package 2,056    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 134    
Door sill trim plates 134    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   93  
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 6,875 9,980 9,030
Options (change) 5,931 9,281 8,397
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $32,745 $42,955 $59,455
Total Invoice $29,963 $40,013 $55,357

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,060
Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaCLACLA
Trim3.5 SRCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,745$42,955$59,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,210-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$39,745$52,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,075
Total Invoice$29,963$40,013$55,357
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-6,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$37,023$49,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,156

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaCLACLA
Trim3.5 SRCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
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
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,865$6,075$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,990-6,178

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112016
ModelAltimaCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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