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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: $18,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,245

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $17,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $26,390
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $24,456
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Premium Package       3,200
Technology Package       2,000
Stability control       600
Door sill trim plates       85
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Premium Package       2,776
Technology Package       1,735
Stability control       520
Door sill trim plates       63
Options (change) 7,640 6,870 4,280 5,885
Options (change) 7,107 6,391 3,982 5,094
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $51,015 $62,545 $72,655 $32,970
Total Invoice $47,507 $58,230 $67,632 $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: $10,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,138
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$51,015$62,545$72,655$32,970
Adjustments for Features-7,650-8,800-9,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,365$53,745$62,730$32,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,365$0
Total Invoice$47,507$58,230$67,632$30,245
Adjustments for Features-7,124-8,193-9,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,383$50,037$58,393$30,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$18,010$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,050$11,200$12,325$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,650$8,800$9,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,124-8,193-9,2390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
ModelSLKAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in105.3 in
Length162.8 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.2 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,077 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft37.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft37.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267588%
Total Not Requested35012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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