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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $24,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $23,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelAltimaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.5 SRML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $23,697 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Premium Package 2,130      
Sport Package 2,370      
Technology Package 1,780      
Door sill trim plates 175      
Floor mats 180      
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 1,848      
Sport Package 2,056      
Technology Package 1,543      
Door sill trim plates 126      
Floor mats 146      
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) 6,635 8,610 8,610 0
Options (change) 5,719 8,009 8,009 0
Destination 780 925 925 925
Total Price $32,985 $57,325 $68,985 $98,175
Total Invoice $30,196 $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 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,802
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelAltimaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.5 SRML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$32,985$57,325$68,985$98,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-7,055-12,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$52,620$61,930$85,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,310$32,700
Total Invoice$30,196$53,379$64,223$91,368
Adjustments for Features0-4,381-6,568-11,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$48,998$57,655$79,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,657$30,406

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

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelAltimaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim3.5 SRML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$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   
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 
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   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$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
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
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
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   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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   
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$2,765$7,470$9,820$15,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705$7,055$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,381-6,568-11,964

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

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.8 in
Length190.7 in189.1 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 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 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 integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139067%
Total Not Requested67533%

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 integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139067%
Total Not Requested67533%

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