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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: $34,065

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $19,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,679

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $32,350
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $30,138
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  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Floor mats       135
Rear spoiler       405
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350
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  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Floor mats       106
Rear spoiler       344
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 890
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 716
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $34,065
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $31,679

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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: $14,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,834
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$34,065
Adjustments for Features-5,135-6,185-6,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,880$53,130$64,365$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$31,679
Adjustments for Features-4,781-5,758-5,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,513$49,464$59,997$31,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,484$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,110$11,160$11,410$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,135$6,185$6,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,781-5,758-5,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082015
ModelSLKAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length160.7 in191.5 in
Width70.4 in72.0 in
Height51.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.4 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
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested126542%
Total Not Requested172558%
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 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested126542%
Total Not Requested172558%
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%

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