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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $74,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $69,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $21,826 $25,340
Wood trim   0    
Navigation Package     5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package     800  
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Satellite radio     350 350
Floor mats     160 160
Body kit     340 340
Wood trim   0    
Navigation Package     5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package     694  
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Satellite radio     304 304
Floor mats     119 119
Body kit     262 262
Options (change) 0 0 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 0 0 7,166 2,940
Destination 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,825 $143,915 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $98,570 $134,084 $29,597 $28,885

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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: $58,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,865
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$105,825$143,915$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features-16,700-17,1000-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,125$126,815$32,355$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,690$1,700$0
Total Invoice$98,570$134,084$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features-15,555-15,9320-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,015$118,152$29,597$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,137$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$19,405$19,805$2,705$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,700$17,100$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,555-15,9320-735

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelSLAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in110.2 in
Length180.4 in192.3 in
Width71.5 in70.4 in
Height51.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested145034%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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