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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $55,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $52,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $26,229 $28,286
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470    
Platinum Edition Package         1,100 1,100
Sensory Package         2,550  
Floor mats         175 175
Stability control         600 600
Sunroof         900 900
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437    
Platinum Edition Package         1,006 1,006
Sensory Package         2,213  
Floor mats         131 131
Stability control         520 520
Sunroof         780 780
Navigation system         1,561 1,561
Options (change) 470 470 0 470 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 437 437 0 437 6,211 3,998
Destination 875 875 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $91,695 $135,695 $151,325 $203,295 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $85,408 $126,468 $141,004 $189,336 $33,135 $32,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,108
Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$91,695$135,695$151,325$203,295$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-4,765-10,665-15,965-15,990-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,930$125,030$135,360$187,305$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,100$48,430$100,375$0$0
Total Invoice$85,408$126,468$141,004$189,336$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-4,438-9,940-14,876-14,892-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,970$116,528$126,128$174,444$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,558$45,158$93,474$0$117

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

Model Year200920092009200920082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$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  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
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$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 $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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,880$14,780$20,080$20,105$4,415$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$10,665$15,965$15,990$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,438-9,940-14,876-14,892-2730

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

Model Year20092008
ModelS-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.2 in
Length205.0 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%

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