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

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

Lowest Total Price: $39,790

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $20,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,183

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $19,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMaxima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $33,410
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $30,600
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Tech Package       1,850
Premium Package       3,230
Rear spoiler       370
Floor mats       180
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Tech Package       1,605
Premium Package       2,801
Rear spoiler       292
Floor mats       135
Options (change) 10,315 10,315 1,315 5,630
Options (change) 9,594 9,594 1,223 4,833
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $60,180 $68,780 $97,180 $39,790
Total Invoice $56,030 $64,028 $90,439 $36,183

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,619
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMaxima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$60,180$68,780$97,180$39,790
Adjustments for Features-5,615-5,965-11,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,565$62,815$85,790$39,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$31,225$0
Total Invoice$56,030$64,028$90,439$36,183
Adjustments for Features-5,228-5,553-10,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,802$58,475$79,839$36,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$29,037$0

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

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMaxima
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $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$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,195$8,545$13,970$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$5,965$11,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,228-5,553-10,6000

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

Model Year20122010
ModelM-ClassMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in109.3 in
Length189.1 in190.6 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height70.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested216570%
Total Not Requested95030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested216570%
Total Not Requested95030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
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
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 Requested205583%
Total Not Requested41517%

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