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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,280

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $64,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,680

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $60,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLAltima
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $30,820
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $28,488
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         1,090
Floor mats         210
Illuminated door sill trim plates         350
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         957
Floor mats         159
Illuminated door sill trim plates         266
Options (change) 510 510 510 510 1,650
Options (change) 474 474 474 474 1,382
Destination 875 875 875 875 810
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185 $33,280
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045 $30,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,721
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLAltima
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12270hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185$33,280
Adjustments for Features-12,750-14,450-13,600-14,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,235$122,735$119,685$176,635$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045$30,680
Adjustments for Features-11,877-13,464-12,673-13,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,401$114,361$111,525$164,495$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,124$85,094$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelSLSLSLSLAltima
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote start    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,515$19,215$18,365$19,315$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,750$14,450$13,600$14,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,877-13,464-12,673-13,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082014
ModelSLAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in109.3 in
Length178.5 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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