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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,700

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $23,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,085

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $22,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMaxima
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $88,900 $33,240
Base Invoice $46,956 $55,605 $82,677 $30,444
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800 850 245
Rear spoiler 300 300   380
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated steering wheel 490 490    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450      
Tech Package       1,150
Premium Package       3,700
Floor mats       195
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139 2,372  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744 791 195
Rear spoiler 279 279   303
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated steering wheel 456 456    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419      
Tech Package       998
Premium Package       3,209
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 11,920 10,300 6,940 5,670
Options (change) 11,087 9,580 6,456 4,851
Destination 875 875 875 790
Total Price $63,285 $70,965 $96,715 $39,700
Total Invoice $58,918 $66,060 $90,008 $36,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,588
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMaxima
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$63,285$70,965$96,715$39,700
Adjustments for Features-3,485-5,185-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,800$65,780$91,155$39,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$31,355$0
Total Invoice$58,918$66,060$90,008$36,085
Adjustments for Features-3,245-4,827-5,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,673$61,233$84,834$36,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,560$29,161$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMaxima
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,915$8,290$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$5,185$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-4,827-5,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122013
ModelE-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in109.3 in
Length191.7 in190.6 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested166572%
Total Not Requested65028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested166564%
Total Not Requested95036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested253084%
Total Not Requested49016%

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