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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: $43,575

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $56,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $52,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $40,940
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $38,212
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Rear spoiler   500       405
Floor mats           300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable           250
Illuminated door sill trim plates           375
Body kit           420
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Rear spoiler   465       344
Floor mats           234
Interior ambient lighting, configurable           212
Illuminated door sill trim plates           291
Body kit           349
Options (change) 8,690 9,190 3,700 0 0 1,750
Options (change) 8,082 8,547 3,441 0 0 1,430
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $104,015 $100,472 $146,075 $163,125 $225,025 $43,575
Total Invoice $96,799 $93,221 $135,915 $151,890 $209,485 $40,527

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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: $47,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,422
Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20245/45-18
Total Price$104,015$100,472$146,075$163,125$225,025$43,575
Adjustments for Features-8,390-8,915-11,190-21,340-22,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,625$91,557$134,885$141,785$202,885$43,575
Cost Above Minimum$4,068$0$43,328$50,228$111,328$0
Total Invoice$96,799$93,221$135,915$151,890$209,485$40,527
Adjustments for Features-7,808-8,272-10,412-19,870-20,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,991$84,949$125,503$132,020$188,874$40,527
Cost Above Minimum$4,042$0$40,554$47,071$103,925$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMaxima
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 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$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
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 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote start     $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Moving object detection, front     $25
Moving object detection, rear     $25
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather headliner    $1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
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 legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,880$14,405$16,680$26,830$27,630$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,390$8,915$11,190$21,340$22,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,808-8,272-10,412-19,870-20,6110

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

Model Year20152018
ModelS-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in109.3 in
Length206.5 in192.8 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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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