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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: $31,690

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $75,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,179

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $70,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelAltimaAltimaSLSLSL
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,380 $28,210 $106,700 $147,300 $214,500
Base Invoice $21,917 $26,139 $99,231 $136,989 $199,485
Convenience Package 1,070        
Leather Package 2,060 2,060      
Premium Package 2,070 1,420      
Technology Package 1,780 1,780      
Fog lights 310        
Floor mats 175 175      
Door sill trim plates 85 85      
Wood trim       0 0
Convenience Package 928        
Leather Package 1,787 1,787      
Premium Package 1,796 1,232      
Technology Package 1,543 1,543      
Fog lights 251        
Floor mats 134 134      
Door sill trim plates 63 63      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,550 5,520 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,502 4,759 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,690 $34,490 $107,625 $148,225 $216,725
Total Invoice $29,179 $31,658 $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 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,878
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelAltimaAltimaSLSLSL
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp I4270hp V6429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,690$34,490$107,625$148,225$216,725
Adjustments for Features0-975-16,225-20,900-27,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,690$33,515$91,400$127,325$189,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$35,925$97,825
Total Invoice$29,179$31,658$100,156$137,914$201,710
Adjustments for Features0-895-15,099-19,446-25,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,179$30,763$85,057$118,468$176,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0$33,411$91,058

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelAltimaAltimaSLSLSL
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$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$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$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$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$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
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
USB port$25$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
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
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$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
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 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$2,340$3,315$18,565$23,240$29,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$16,225$20,900$27,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-895-15,099-19,446-25,595

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,125 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
8.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.213.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested870100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested127559%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

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