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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $37,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $35,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGLGLMaximaMaxima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $26,229 $28,286
Premium 1 Package 4,280      
Lighting Package 985      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Proximity key 1,140      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Heated steering wheel 225 225    
Leather seating surfaces 1,930      
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Premium 1 Package 3,980      
Lighting Package 916      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Proximity key 1,060      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Heated steering wheel 209 209    
Leather seating surfaces 1,795      
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Options (change) 10,080 225 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 9,374 209 6,211 3,998
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $73,525 $86,400 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $68,439 $80,413 $33,135 $32,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,962
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGLGLMaximaMaxima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$73,525$86,400$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-9,255-12,420-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,270$73,980$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,710$0$0
Total Invoice$68,439$80,413$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-8,615-11,559-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,824$68,854$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,030$0$117

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGLGLMaximaMaxima
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,620$14,785$2,665$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,255$12,420$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,615-11,559-2730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelGLMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in111.2 in
Length200.6 in193.5 in
Width76.0 in71.7 in
Height72.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested121546%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested145095%
Total Not Requested755%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested145095%
Total Not Requested755%

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