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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $56,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelSLSLSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $28,995 $35,510
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350     375 375
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         1,290  
Floor mats         235 235
Rear spoiler         405 405
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 326     0 0
Wood trim     0 0    
Technology Package         0  
Floor mats         0 0
Rear spoiler         344 344
Options (change) 3,300 3,300 2,950 0 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 3,070 3,070 2,744 0 344 344
Destination 925 925 925 925 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $88,225 $111,125 $151,925 $217,475 $32,185 $37,410

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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: $44,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,584
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelSLSLSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$88,225$111,125$151,925$217,475$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-11,090-14,140-19,015-23,3150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,135$96,985$132,910$194,160$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$55,775$117,025$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelSLSLSLSLAltimaAltima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Night vision   $1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$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  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$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 
Active grille shutters    $0 
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$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$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  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather headliner   $1000  
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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 $100
Total Value of Features$17,305$20,355$25,230$29,530$6,215$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,090$14,140$19,015$23,315$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,322-13,159-17,692-21,7000-20

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152018
ModelSLAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in109.3 in
Length181.8 in191.9 in
Width73.9 in72.0 in
Height51.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested137542%
Total Not Requested190058%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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