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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: $31,780

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $47,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $67,950 $93,550
Technology Package 1,290      
Floor mats 235 235    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,120 1,120
Premium Package 2     4,770 4,035
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510
iPod integration     425 425
Technology Package 0      
Floor mats 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,042 1,042
Premium Package 2     4,436 3,753
Adaptive cruise control     2,046 2,046
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474
iPod integration     395 395
Options (change) 1,900 610 9,025 8,290
Options (change) 0 0 8,393 7,710
Destination 885 885 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $31,780 $37,005 $79,150 $105,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,161
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,780$37,005$79,150$105,315
Adjustments for Features0-600-5,075-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$36,405$74,075$98,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$24,465

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,340$9,815$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$5,075$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-4,730-6,316

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182008
ModelAltimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length191.9 in193.0 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 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 only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested225069%
Total Not Requested102531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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