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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $26,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $24,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelAltimaAltimaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Premium Package 2,460        
6-speed shiftable CVT 500        
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Floor mats 175 175      
Door sill trim plates 170 170      
Stability control   600      
Rear spoiler   370      
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package     3,920 3,920  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     310 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Proximity key     650 650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Premium Package 2,134        
6-speed shiftable CVT 463        
Technology Package 1,735 1,735      
Floor mats 134 134      
Door sill trim plates 134 134      
Stability control   520      
Rear spoiler   295      
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package     3,646 3,646  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     288 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Proximity key     605 605  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 8,610 8,610 0
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 8,009 8,009 0
Destination 695 695 925 925 925
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $57,325 $68,985 $98,175
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $53,379 $64,223 $91,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,723
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelAltimaAltimaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$31,180$33,390$57,325$68,985$98,175
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,420-6,770-12,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$52,905$62,215$85,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$9,310$32,700
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$53,379$64,223$91,368
Adjustments for Features-920-4,116-6,303-11,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$49,263$57,920$79,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0$8,657$30,407

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

Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelAltimaAltimaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
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$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
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
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,140$7,560$9,910$15,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,420$6,770$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,116-6,303-11,698

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

Model Year20092014
ModelAltimaM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.8 in
Length189.8 in189.1 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested397589%
Total Not Requested47511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested79038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested79038%

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