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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: $19,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,679

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $17,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $32,350
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $30,138
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700   350
Rear spoiler 375 375   405
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Floor mats       135
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651   266
Rear spoiler 349 349   344
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Floor mats       106
Options (change) 9,805 9,035 5,370 890
Options (change) 9,121 8,405 4,996 716
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $53,180 $64,710 $73,745 $34,065
Total Invoice $49,521 $60,244 $68,646 $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: $12,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,626
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,180$64,710$73,745$34,065
Adjustments for Features-6,675-7,825-8,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,505$56,885$65,095$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,590$0
Total Invoice$49,521$60,244$68,646$31,679
Adjustments for Features-6,216-7,285-8,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,305$52,959$60,594$31,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$17,289$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$100
Total Value of Features$11,025$12,175$13,000$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,675$7,825$8,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,216-7,285-8,0520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122015
ModelSLKAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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