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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: $54,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,923

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $51,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $34,450
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $31,550
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0   0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Premium Package             3,300
Tech Package             1,850
Floor mats             195
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0   0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Premium Package             2,862
Tech Package             1,605
Floor mats             146
Options (change) 1,580 1,580 1,580 1,090 0 0 5,345
Options (change) 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,014 0 0 4,613
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $95,305 $96,005 $97,955 $142,265 $162,975 $213,875 $40,555
Total Invoice $88,766 $89,417 $91,230 $132,438 $151,810 $199,112 $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: $47,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,313
Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$95,305$96,005$97,955$142,265$162,975$213,875$40,555
Adjustments for Features-6,010-7,710-5,960-11,810-18,760-18,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,295$88,295$91,995$130,455$144,215$195,015$40,555
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$42,160$55,920$106,720$0
Total Invoice$88,766$89,417$91,230$132,438$151,810$199,112$36,923
Adjustments for Features-5,598-7,181-5,551-10,994-17,475-17,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,168$82,236$85,679$121,444$134,335$181,554$36,923
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,443$39,208$52,099$99,318$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSV
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$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 collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat      $40
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$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$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive      $15
Rear seat audio controls      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$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$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$9,090$10,790$9,040$14,890$21,840$21,940$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,010$7,710$5,960$11,810$18,760$18,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,598-7,181-5,551-10,994-17,475-17,5580

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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 Year20122011
ModelS-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested229093%
Total Not Requested1807%
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%

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