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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: $42,920

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $50,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,971

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $46,570

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Model Year201020102010201020102018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $40,940
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $38,212
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,900 2,900      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 950 950 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070      
Heated steering wheel 480 480 0   0  
Floor mats           300
Body kit           420
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,697 2,697      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 884 884 291
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995      
Heated steering wheel 446 446 0   0  
Floor mats           234
Body kit           349
Options (change) 5,400 5,400 4,920 950 950 1,095
Options (change) 5,022 5,022 4,576 884 884 874
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 885
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $93,075 $98,875 $142,345 $154,525 $205,975 $42,920
Total Invoice $86,541 $92,085 $132,653 $143,980 $191,829 $39,971

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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: $48,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,571
Model Year201020102010201020102018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$93,075$98,875$142,345$154,525$205,975$42,920
Adjustments for Features-2,150-3,250-8,850-13,550-13,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,925$95,625$133,495$140,975$192,400$42,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$42,570$50,050$101,475$0
Total Invoice$86,541$92,085$132,653$143,980$191,829$39,971
Adjustments for Features-1,999-3,027-8,247-12,625-12,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,542$89,058$124,406$131,355$179,186$39,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,516$39,864$46,813$94,644$0

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

Model Year201020102010201020102018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
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
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front     $25
Moving object detection, rear     $25
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Predictive forward collision warning     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
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$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$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$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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 front seats $300$300$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$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,465$9,565$15,165$19,865$19,890$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$3,250$8,850$13,550$13,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,999-3,027-8,247-12,625-12,6430

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

Model Year20102018
ModelS-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in192.8 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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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