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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $39,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Technology Package 1,290        
Floor mats 235 235      
Rear spoiler 405 405 400 400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 800 800  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Heated steering wheel     490 490  
Technology Package 0        
Floor mats 0 0      
Rear spoiler 344 344 372 372  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 744 744  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Heated steering wheel     456 456  
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 4,930 4,930 2,800
Options (change) 344 344 4,585 4,585 2,604
Destination 885 885 925 925 925
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $71,845 $79,055 $110,275

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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: $35,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,367
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,185$37,410$71,845$79,055$110,275
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,625-6,965-10,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$36,810$67,220$72,090$99,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$4,870$32,115

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $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
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 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
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
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$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
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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 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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,790$9,815$12,155$16,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,625$6,965$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-4,305-6,483-10,181

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182015
ModelAltimaCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length191.9 in194.5 in
Width72.0 in74.1 in
Height57.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 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 only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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