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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,855

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $21,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,037

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $21,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassMaxima
TrimR350SV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $35,120
Base Invoice $49,002 $32,163
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 235
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Heated front seats 750  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Tech Package   1,850
Premium Package   3,300
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats   195
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 183
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Heated front seats 698  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Tech Package   1,605
Premium Package   2,862
Rear spoiler   298
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 10,220 5,955
Options (change) 9,506 5,094
Destination 875 780
Total Price $63,785 $41,855
Total Invoice $59,383 $38,037

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,519
Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassMaxima
TrimR350SV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$63,785$41,855
Adjustments for Features-5,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,600$41,855
Total Invoice$59,383$38,037
Adjustments for Features-4,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,556$38,037

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassMaxima
TrimR350SV
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 liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$9,115$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8270

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

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-ClassMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in109.3 in
Length203.1 in190.6 in
Width77.1 in73.2 in
Height65.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested115051%

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 sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
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
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested188076%
Total Not Requested59024%

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