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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: $34,270

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $50,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,502

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $47,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelSLSLSLSLAltima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $25,230
Base Invoice $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183 $23,647
Wood trim     0 0  
Convenience Package         1,220
Technology Package         1,780
Premium Package         2,070
Leather Package         2,060
Door sill trim plates         90
Floor mats         180
Fog lights         380
Rear spoiler         470
Wood trim     0 0  
Convenience Package         1,058
Technology Package         1,543
Premium Package         1,796
Leather Package         1,787
Door sill trim plates         68
Floor mats         146
Fog lights         292
Rear spoiler         375
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,065
Destination 925 925 925 925 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $84,925 $107,825 $148,975 $217,475 $34,270
Total Invoice $79,045 $100,342 $138,612 $202,408 $31,502

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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: $38,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,537
Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelSLSLSLSLAltima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12175hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$84,925$107,825$148,975$217,475$34,270
Adjustments for Features-11,825-14,875-19,850-26,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,100$92,950$129,125$191,325$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$56,025$118,225$0
Total Invoice$79,045$100,342$138,612$202,408$31,502
Adjustments for Features-11,006-13,843-18,469-24,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,039$86,499$120,143$178,070$31,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,460$52,104$110,031$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152015201520152013
ModelSLSLSLSLAltima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$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$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 recliner, passenger seat$100$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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,640$18,690$23,665$29,965$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,825$14,875$19,850$26,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,006-13,843-18,469-24,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,936 lb.3,126 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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