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

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Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $26,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $25,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5 SRE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $51,400 $51,900 $56,700 $61,400 $92,770 $99,770
Base Invoice $23,697 $47,802 $48,267 $52,731 $57,102 $86,276 $92,786
Premium Package 2,130            
Sport Package 2,370 0 0        
Technology Package 1,780            
Door sill trim plates 175            
Floor mats 180            
Rear Seat Package   440 440 440 440    
Premium 1 Package   3,870 3,870 3,870 4,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Proximity key   650 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
Premium Package 1,848            
Sport Package 2,056 0 0        
Technology Package 1,543            
Door sill trim plates 126            
Floor mats 146            
Rear Seat Package   409 409 409 409    
Premium 1 Package   3,599 3,599 3,599 4,018    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Proximity key   605 605 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507      
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
Options (change) 6,635 7,600 7,600 7,600 6,430 0 0
Options (change) 5,719 7,069 7,069 7,069 5,981 0 0
Destination 780 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $32,985 $59,925 $60,425 $65,225 $68,755 $93,695 $100,695
Total Invoice $30,196 $55,796 $56,261 $60,725 $64,008 $87,201 $93,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,480
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5 SRE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6195hp I4 D302hp V6302hp V6 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,985$59,925$60,425$65,225$68,755$93,695$100,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-4,425-4,400-6,425-9,375-9,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$55,500$56,000$60,825$62,330$84,320$90,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$5,325$6,830$28,820$35,420
Total Invoice$30,196$55,796$56,261$60,725$64,008$87,201$93,711
Adjustments for Features0-4,120-4,120-4,096-5,981-8,725-9,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$51,676$52,141$56,629$58,027$78,476$84,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$4,953$6,351$26,800$32,938

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5 SRE250 BlueTECE350E400 HybridE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40      
Console with shifter$150    $150$150
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers     $50$50
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,390$7,815$7,815$7,790$9,815$12,765$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$4,425$4,400$6,425$9,375$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,120-4,120-4,096-5,981-8,725-9,097

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in192.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.4 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 E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134053%
Total Not Requested117547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134053%
Total Not Requested117547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134053%
Total Not Requested117547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134048%
Total Not Requested147552%

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