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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: $32,920

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $73,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,249

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $68,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $105,500 $145,800 $212,240 $24,040 $28,970
Base Invoice $98,115 $135,594 $197,383 $22,534 $26,842
Wood trim   0 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       90 90
Floor mats       180 180
Fog lights       380  
Rear spoiler       470 470
Wood trim   0 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       68 68
Floor mats       146 146
Fog lights       292  
Rear spoiler       375 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 8,100 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,935 5,151
Destination 905 905 905 780 780
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $106,405 $146,705 $214,445 $32,920 $35,750
Total Invoice $99,020 $136,499 $199,588 $30,249 $32,773

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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: $60,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,720
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$106,405$146,705$214,445$32,920$35,750
Adjustments for Features-12,950-17,650-25,5500-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,455$129,055$188,895$32,920$34,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,600$95,440$0$1,855
Total Invoice$99,020$136,499$199,588$30,249$32,773
Adjustments for Features-12,051-16,422-23,7800-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,969$120,077$175,808$30,249$31,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,108$88,839$0$1,630

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  
Power door closers  $300  
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
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  $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather headliner  $1000  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row$-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  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,940$20,640$28,540$2,990$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,950$17,650$25,550$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,051-16,422-23,7800-894

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132012
ModelSLAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.8 in105.3 in
Length181.8 in182.5 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height51.8 in55.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft38.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
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 camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested127559%
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
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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