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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: $34,270

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $19,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,502

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $18,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $25,230
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $23,647
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
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
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
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) 8,990 8,990 5,425 8,250
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 7,065
Destination 875 875 875 790
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $34,270
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $31,502

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,387
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-6
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)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$34,270
Adjustments for Features-5,805-6,855-7,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,210$52,460$63,695$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$31,502
Adjustments for Features-5,405-6,382-6,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,889$48,840$59,372$31,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,483$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
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 
Cargo mat   $40
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$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
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 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,885$10,935$11,185$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$6,855$7,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,405-6,382-6,6230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082013
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.3,126 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 ft38.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft38.2 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
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
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
Total Requested106536%
Total Not Requested192564%
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%

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
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
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
Total Requested106536%
Total Not Requested192564%
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%

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 link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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 Requested79091%
Total Not Requested809%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
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 camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%
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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