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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $56,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Technology Package 1,290          
Floor mats 235 235        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 350 350    
Rear spoiler 405 405        
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood trim         0 0
Technology Package 0          
Floor mats 0 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 326 326    
Rear spoiler 344 344        
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 3,300 3,300 2,950 0
Options (change) 344 344 3,070 3,070 2,744 0
Destination 885 885 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $88,225 $111,125 $151,925 $217,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,584
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine182hp I4270hp V6329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,185$37,410$88,225$111,125$151,925$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-600-11,090-14,140-19,015-23,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$36,810$77,135$96,985$132,910$194,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$19,850$55,775$117,025

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSLSLSLSL
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Night vision     $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,815$17,305$20,355$25,230$29,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$11,090$14,140$19,015$23,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-10,322-13,159-17,692-21,700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182015
ModelAltimaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in101.8 in
Length191.9 in181.8 in
Width72.0 in73.9 in
Height57.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137542%
Total Not Requested190058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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