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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: $33,360

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $24,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $23,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Technology Package 1,700 1,180        
Sunroof 800          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 490          
Floor mats 210 210        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350 350    
Rear spoiler 405 405 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Satellite radio     460 460    
Blind spot warning system     550 550    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620  
Heated steering wheel     250 250    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370  
Wood trim         0 0
Technology Package 1,505 1,044        
Sunroof 708          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 434          
Floor mats 159 159        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 326 326    
Rear spoiler 344 344 326 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Satellite radio     428 428    
Blind spot warning system     512 512    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507  
Heated steering wheel     233 233    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 3,955 2,145 4,300 4,300 3,710 720
Options (change) 3,416 1,813 4,002 4,002 3,451 670
Destination 835 835 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,360 $35,670 $58,245 $64,195 $76,305 $106,115
Total Invoice $30,872 $33,101 $54,241 $59,774 $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 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,027
Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$33,360$35,670$58,245$64,195$76,305$106,115
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,515-4,215-8,540-9,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$35,070$55,730$59,980$67,765$96,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$0$4,250$12,035$41,145
Total Invoice$30,872$33,101$54,241$59,774$71,034$98,757
Adjustments for Features0-557-2,342-3,925-7,950-8,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,872$32,544$51,899$55,849$63,084$90,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,672$0$3,950$11,185$38,259

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

Model Year201620162018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  $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$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$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$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit    $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50    
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
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
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Heated front seats$200$200  $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 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$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,715$6,630$8,330$12,655$13,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,515$4,215$8,540$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-2,342-3,925-7,950-8,599

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

Model Year20162018
ModelAltimaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.7 in
Length191.9 in193.8 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested137575%
Total Not Requested45025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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