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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $40,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $38,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSMaxima
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $34,450
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $31,550
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Premium Package       3,300
Tech Package       1,850
Rear spoiler       375
Floor mats       195
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Premium Package       2,862
Tech Package       1,605
Rear spoiler       298
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 10,920 1,340 0 5,720
Options (change) 10,158 1,247 0 4,911
Destination 995 995 995 760
Total Price $81,465 $97,285 $126,295 $40,930
Total Invoice $75,835 $90,546 $117,524 $37,221

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,792
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSMaxima
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/45-18
Total Price$81,465$97,285$126,295$40,930
Adjustments for Features-11,625-15,015-18,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,840$82,270$107,530$40,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,430$37,690$0
Total Invoice$75,835$90,546$117,524$37,221
Adjustments for Features-10,822-13,975-17,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,013$76,571$100,062$37,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,558$35,049$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelGLSGLSGLSMaxima
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$15,555$18,945$22,695$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,625$15,015$18,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,822-13,975-17,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182011
ModelGLSMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in109.3 in
Length202.0 in190.6 in
Width76.1 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119049%
Total Not Requested125051%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested209585%
Total Not Requested37515%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested785100%
Total Not Requested00%

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