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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $21,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltimaAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $28,995 $35,510
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
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   375 375
Rear spoiler 375 375   405 405
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Technology Package       1,290  
Floor mats       235 235
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
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   0 0
Rear spoiler 349 349   344 344
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Technology Package       0  
Floor mats       0 0
Options (change) 10,775 10,005 6,340 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 10,023 9,307 5,898 344 344
Destination 875 875 875 885 885
Total Price $54,150 $65,680 $74,715 $32,185 $37,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,409
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltimaAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$54,150$65,680$74,715$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-5,160-6,310-7,1350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,990$59,370$67,580$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,590$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKAltimaAltima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit  $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$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$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$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$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,775$12,925$13,750$6,615$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$6,310$7,135$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,805-5,874-6,6420-20

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in191.9 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height51.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,198 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested92528%
Total Not Requested235072%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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