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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: $31,780

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $78,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $28,995 $35,510
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 1,000 375 375
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300    
Wood trim   0    
Technology Package     1,290  
Floor mats     235 235
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 930 0 0
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139    
Wood trim   0    
Technology Package     0  
Floor mats     0 0
Options (change) 4,180 4,480 1,900 610
Options (change) 3,887 4,166 0 0
Destination 875 875 885 885
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $110,005 $148,395 $31,780 $37,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,301
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$110,005$148,395$31,780$37,005
Adjustments for Features-13,190-14,2400-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,815$134,155$31,780$36,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,340$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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 door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$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 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$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  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$19,205$20,255$6,015$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,190$14,240$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,285-13,2660-14

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelSLAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in109.3 in
Length180.4 in191.9 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,198 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
7.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135041%
Total Not Requested192559%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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