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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $60,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $57,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.5 SRS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,570 $92,900 $139,500
Base Invoice $23,697 $86,397 $129,735
Premium Package 2,130    
Sport Package 2,370    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 180    
Door sill trim plates 175    
Premium Package 1,848    
Sport Package 2,056    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 146    
Door sill trim plates 126    
Options (change) 6,635 0 0
Options (change) 5,719 0 0
Destination 780 925 925
Total Price $32,985 $93,825 $140,425
Total Invoice $30,196 $87,322 $130,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,178
Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.5 SRS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine270hp V6449hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-18255/40-20
Total Price$32,985$93,825$140,425
Adjustments for Features0-8,540-13,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$85,285$127,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$41,775
Total Invoice$30,196$87,322$130,660
Adjustments for Features0-7,948-12,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$79,374$118,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,850

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.5 SRS550S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,640$13,180$18,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,540$13,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,948-12,436

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

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in124.6 in
Length190.7 in206.5 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.4,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.3 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 spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested32516%
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%

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