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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: $31,690

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $74,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,179

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $69,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $23,380 $28,210
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $21,917 $26,139
Wood trim   0    
Convenience Package     1,070  
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Premium Package     2,070 1,420
Leather Package     2,060 2,060
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Floor mats     175 175
Fog lights     310  
Wood trim   0    
Convenience Package     928  
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Premium Package     1,796 1,232
Leather Package     1,787 1,787
Door sill trim plates     63 63
Floor mats     134 134
Fog lights     251  
Options (change) 0 0 7,550 5,520
Options (change) 0 0 6,502 4,759
Destination 875 875 760 760
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $105,825 $143,915 $31,690 $34,490
Total Invoice $98,570 $134,084 $29,179 $31,658

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,465
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8518hp V8175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$105,825$143,915$31,690$34,490
Adjustments for Features-16,025-17,0750-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,800$126,840$31,690$33,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$0$1,825
Total Invoice$98,570$134,084$29,179$31,658
Adjustments for Features-14,926-15,9090-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,644$118,175$29,179$30,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,531$0$1,584

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
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  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 headliner $650  
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$18,715$19,765$2,690$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,025$17,075$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,926-15,9090-895

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122011
ModelSLAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in105.3 in
Length180.4 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.1 in55.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft38.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested870100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested147568%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67554%
Total Not Requested57546%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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