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Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,930

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $75,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,284

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $70,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelAltimaSLSLSL
Trim3.5 SESL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,350 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $23,495 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Premium Package 3,200      
Stability control 600      
Technology Package 2,000      
Door sill trim plates 85      
Wood trim     0 0
Premium Package 2,776      
Stability control 520      
Technology Package 1,735      
Door sill trim plates 63      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 5,885 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,094 0 0 0
Destination 695 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,930 $107,625 $148,225 $216,725
Total Invoice $29,284 $100,156 $137,914 $201,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,629
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelAltimaSLSLSL
Trim3.5 SESL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,930$107,625$148,225$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-16,380-21,055-27,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$91,245$127,170$189,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,925$97,825
Total Invoice$29,284$100,156$137,914$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-15,243-19,590-25,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,284$84,913$118,324$175,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,411$91,058

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelAltimaSLSLSL
Trim3.5 SESL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,225$18,605$23,280$29,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,380$21,055$27,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,243-19,590-25,739

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082014
ModelAltimaSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.3 in101.8 in
Length182.5 in181.8 in
Width70.7 in73.9 in
Height55.3 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267588%
Total Not Requested35012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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