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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $22,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $21,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltimaAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $21,826 $25,340
Heating Package 980 980      
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410    
CD changer, remote 450 450 450    
Braking and Airbag Package       800  
Navigation Package       5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800
Satellite radio       350 350
Floor mats       160 160
Body kit       340 340
Heating Package 911 911      
Lighting Package 939 939 939    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659    
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116    
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311    
CD changer, remote 418 418 418    
Braking and Airbag Package       694  
Navigation Package       5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694
Satellite radio       304 304
Floor mats       119 119
Body kit       262 262
Options (change) 9,065 9,065 5,500 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 8,428 8,428 5,113 7,166 2,940
Destination 875 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,090 $59,390 $70,875 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $50,363 $55,291 $66,064 $29,597 $28,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,899
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltimaAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$54,090$59,390$70,875$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features-7,855-8,905-9,1550-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,235$50,485$61,720$32,355$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$1,700$0
Total Invoice$50,363$55,291$66,064$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features-7,314-8,290-8,5340-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,049$47,001$57,530$29,597$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,952$14,481$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltimaAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,835$11,885$12,135$2,980$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,855$8,905$9,155$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,314-8,290-8,5340-735

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
ModelSLKAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.2 in
Length160.7 in192.3 in
Width70.4 in70.4 in
Height51.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested76526%
Total Not Requested222574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested76526%
Total Not Requested222574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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