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

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

Lowest Total Price: $39,035

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $53,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $50,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $32,860
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $30,097
Premium I Package 1,250        
Heated steering wheel 460        
Rearview camera 750        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
Premium Package         3,450
Tech Package         1,850
Floor mats         180
Premium I Package 1,163        
Heated steering wheel 428        
Rearview camera 698        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
Premium Package         2,993
Tech Package         1,605
Floor mats         135
Options (change) 3,895 1,435 425 425 5,480
Options (change) 3,623 1,334 395 395 4,733
Destination 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $92,470 $132,310 $148,500 $198,300 $39,035
Total Invoice $86,129 $123,319 $138,376 $184,690 $35,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,518
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$92,470$132,310$148,500$198,300$39,035
Adjustments for Features-5,460-10,260-15,560-15,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,010$122,050$132,940$182,815$39,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,040$45,930$95,805$0
Total Invoice$86,129$123,319$138,376$184,690$35,525
Adjustments for Features-5,086-9,563-14,499-14,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,043$113,756$123,877$170,268$35,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,713$42,834$89,225$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,615$13,415$18,715$18,640$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,460$10,260$15,560$15,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,086-9,563-14,499-14,4220

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

Model Year20082009
ModelS-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested251592%
Total Not Requested2258%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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