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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $59,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $55,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $25,511 $27,437
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0   0    
Driver Preferred Package             3,500 800
Mud guards             130 130
Stability control             600 600
Sunroof             900 900
Navigation system             1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights             150 150
Satellite radio             350 350
Floor mats             160 160
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0   0    
Driver Preferred Package             3,035 694
Mud guards             99 99
Stability control             520 520
Sunroof             780 780
Navigation system             1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights             131 131
Satellite radio             304 304
Floor mats             121 121
Options (change) 490 490 490 0 0 0 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 456 456 456 0 0 0 6,551 4,210
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 605 605
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $94,745 $95,395 $97,395 $141,905 $163,805 $215,005 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $88,247 $88,851 $90,711 $132,105 $152,584 $200,165 $32,667 $32,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,029
Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$94,745$95,395$97,395$141,905$163,805$215,005$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-8,575-10,275-8,525-11,650-19,275-19,375-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,170$85,120$88,870$130,255$144,530$195,630$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$3,750$45,135$59,410$110,510$400$0
Total Invoice$88,247$88,851$90,711$132,105$152,584$200,165$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-7,987-9,570-7,940-10,845-17,955-18,038-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,260$79,281$82,771$121,260$134,629$182,127$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$979$0$3,490$41,979$55,348$102,846$234$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0  
AWD $1700      
FWD      $0$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$150
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$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$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $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$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$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$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat      $40$40
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
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  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150    
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$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler      $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player      $50$50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200  
Folding second row seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$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
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  
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$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,765$13,465$11,715$14,840$22,465$22,565$3,390$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,575$10,275$8,525$11,650$19,275$19,375$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,987-9,570-7,940-10,845-17,955-18,038-1810

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

Model Year20132006
ModelS-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in111.2 in
Length206.5 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,474 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested222578%
Total Not Requested62522%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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