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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $37,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $35,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5 SRCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $23,272 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Premium Package 2,380      
Sport Package 2,370      
Technology Package 1,780      
Door sill trim plates 170      
Floor mats 175      
Night Package   300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package 2,064      
Sport Package 2,056      
Technology Package 1,543      
Door sill trim plates 134      
Floor mats 134      
Night Package   279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 6,875 2,350 740 0
Options (change) 5,931 2,185 688 0
Destination 760 925 925 925
Total Price $32,745 $70,175 $75,765 $108,725
Total Invoice $29,963 $65,327 $70,526 $101,179

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,374
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5 SRCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,745$70,175$75,765$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-6,435-7,375-11,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$63,740$68,390$97,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$33,460
Total Invoice$29,963$65,327$70,526$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-5,990-6,865-10,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$59,337$63,661$90,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,324$31,117

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim3.5 SRCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
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   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$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$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
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   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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   
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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,630$10,065$11,005$15,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,435$7,375$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,990-6,865-10,725

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112016
ModelAltimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in194.5 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.3 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 camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202579%
Total Not Requested55021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
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 CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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