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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: $42,545

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $54,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,680

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $50,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $40,940
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $38,212
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Premium II Package 2,860        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Rearview camera 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
Heated steering wheel 460        
Floor mats         300
Body kit         420
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Premium II Package 2,660        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Rearview camera 698        
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
Heated steering wheel 428        
Floor mats         234
Body kit         349
Options (change) 8,355 4,285 425 425 720
Options (change) 7,770 3,984 395 395 583
Destination 875 875 875 875 885
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $96,930 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300 $42,545
Total Invoice $90,276 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690 $39,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,406
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$96,930$135,160$148,500$198,300$42,545
Adjustments for Features-3,425-7,575-11,325-11,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,505$127,585$137,175$187,050$42,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,080$43,670$93,545$0
Total Invoice$90,276$125,969$138,376$184,690$39,680
Adjustments for Features-3,190-7,060-10,553-10,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,086$118,909$127,823$174,212$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,823$40,737$87,126$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPlatinum
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 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Predictive forward collision warning    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel 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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
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    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,190$13,340$17,090$17,015$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$7,575$11,325$11,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,190-7,060-10,553-10,4780

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

Model Year20082018
ModelS-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in192.8 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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