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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $7,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaCLACLA
Trim3.5 SRCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $23,697 $27,807 $44,129
Premium Package 2,130    
Sport Package 2,370    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 180    
Door sill trim plates 175    
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Package 1,848    
Sport Package 2,056    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 146    
Door sill trim plates 126    
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 6,635 9,520 8,670
Options (change) 5,719 8,853 8,062
Destination 780 925 925
Total Price $32,985 $40,345 $57,045
Total Invoice $30,196 $37,585 $53,116

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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: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,422
Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaCLACLA
Trim3.5 SRCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6208hp I4355hp 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$32,985$40,345$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,185-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$37,160$51,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,075
Total Invoice$30,196$37,585$53,116
Adjustments for Features0-2,967-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$34,618$47,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,088

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaCLACLA
Trim3.5 SRCLA250CLA45 AMG
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 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,115$6,300$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,967-5,410

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122014
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
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 lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
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
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
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
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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