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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: $32,970

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $20,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,245

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $19,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $26,390
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $24,456
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Heating Package 980 980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Technology Package       2,000
Premium Package       3,200
Stability control       600
Door sill trim plates       85
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Heating Package 911 911    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Technology Package       1,735
Premium Package       2,776
Stability control       520
Door sill trim plates       63
Options (change) 8,055 8,055 4,490 5,885
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 4,174 5,094
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,080 $58,380 $69,865 $32,970
Total Invoice $49,424 $54,352 $65,125 $30,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,024
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,080$58,380$69,865$32,970
Adjustments for Features-6,610-7,660-7,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,470$50,720$61,955$32,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$49,424$54,352$65,125$30,245
Adjustments for Features-6,155-7,131-7,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,269$47,221$57,752$30,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,952$14,483$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
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$150  
No leather in second row$-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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$9,810$10,860$11,110$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,610$7,660$7,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,155-7,131-7,3730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelSLKAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in105.3 in
Length160.7 in182.5 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,077 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft37.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft37.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested106536%
Total Not Requested192564%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested106536%
Total Not Requested192564%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested40013%

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