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

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Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $35,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $33,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Premium Package 4,200        
Stability control 900 900      
Sport Package 1,300        
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500        
Door sill trim plates 170 170      
Floor mats 175 175      
Rear spoiler   370 400 400  
Wheel Package     990 760  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package 3,643        
Stability control 780 780      
Sport Package 1,127        
Technology Package 1,734 1,735      
6-speed shiftable CVT 461        
Door sill trim plates 134 134      
Floor mats 137 137      
Rear spoiler   292 372 372  
Wheel Package     921 707  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 1,830 1,600 0
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 1,702 1,488 0
Destination 695 695 925 925 925
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $68,745 $75,725 $107,475
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $63,998 $70,489 $100,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,447
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,410$32,980$68,745$75,725$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-50-4,575-6,915-11,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$64,170$68,810$96,460
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$4,640$32,290
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$63,998$70,489$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-46-4,259-6,437-10,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$59,739$64,052$89,766
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0$4,313$30,027

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$3,815$8,340$10,680$14,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$4,575$6,915$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-4,259-6,437-10,251

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082015
ModelAltimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length189.8 in194.5 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305087%
Total Not Requested47513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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