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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: $40,555

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $54,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,923

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $51,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $34,450
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $31,550
Premium II Package 2,030        
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Tech Package         1,850
Premium Package         3,300
Floor mats         195
Premium II Package 1,888        
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Tech Package         1,605
Premium Package         2,862
Floor mats         146
Options (change) 3,975 1,945 425 895 5,345
Options (change) 3,696 1,808 395 832 4,613
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $95,200 $137,170 $151,750 $203,720 $40,555
Total Invoice $88,667 $127,839 $141,399 $189,731 $36,923

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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: $48,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,077
Model Year20092009200920092011
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$95,200$137,170$151,750$203,720$40,555
Adjustments for Features-6,085-10,535-15,535-15,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,115$126,635$136,215$188,160$40,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,520$47,100$99,045$0
Total Invoice$88,667$127,839$141,399$189,731$36,923
Adjustments for Features-5,667-9,818-14,475-14,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,000$118,021$126,924$175,239$36,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,021$43,924$92,239$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092011
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
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
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$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
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 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 
DVD-compatible player    $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 + 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 
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
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 $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$8,715$13,165$18,165$18,190$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,085$10,535$15,535$15,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,667-9,818-14,475-14,4920

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

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

Model Year20092011
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
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 net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested229093%
Total Not Requested1807%

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