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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,625

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $45,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,856

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $43,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGLMaxima
TrimGL550SV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $35,120
Base Invoice $79,329 $32,163
Cargo tray 160  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 235
Heated steering wheel 225  
Tech Package   1,850
Premium Package   3,300
Floor mats   195
Cargo organizer   145
Cargo tray 149  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 183
Heated steering wheel 209  
Tech Package   1,605
Premium Package   2,862
Floor mats   146
Cargo organizer   117
Options (change) 985 5,725
Options (change) 916 4,913
Destination 875 780
Total Price $87,160 $41,625
Total Invoice $81,120 $37,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,161
Model Year20122012
ModelGLMaxima
TrimGL550SV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/45-18
Total Price$87,160$41,625
Adjustments for Features-11,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,230$41,625
Total Invoice$81,120$37,856
Adjustments for Features-11,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,017$37,856

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelGLMaxima
TrimGL550SV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$15,970$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,1030

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelGLMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in109.3 in
Length200.6 in190.6 in
Width76.0 in73.2 in
Height72.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested177072%
Total Not Requested70028%

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