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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: $24,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $22,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5 SRE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $23,697 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Sport Package 2,370   0    
Technology Package 1,780        
Premium Package 2,130        
Floor mats 180        
Door sill trim plates 175        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460 460    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler   350 350    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Wood trim       0 0
Sport Package 2,056   0    
Technology Package 1,543        
Premium Package 1,848        
Floor mats 146        
Door sill trim plates 126        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Satellite radio   428 428    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Rear spoiler   326 326    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 6,635 3,150 3,150 3,710 720
Options (change) 5,719 2,931 2,931 3,451 670
Destination 780 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,985 $57,095 $63,045 $76,305 $106,115
Total Invoice $30,196 $53,170 $58,703 $71,034 $98,757

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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: $19,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,016
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5 SRE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$32,985$57,095$63,045$76,305$106,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,250-5,950-10,675-11,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$52,845$57,095$65,630$94,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$12,785$41,895
Total Invoice$30,196$53,170$58,703$71,034$98,757
Adjustments for Features0-3,958-5,540-9,938-10,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$49,212$53,163$61,096$88,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$11,884$38,959

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

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.5 SRE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,490$7,740$9,440$14,165$14,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250$5,950$10,675$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,958-5,540-9,938-10,586

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

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.7 in
Length190.7 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
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 player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207584%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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