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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,150 Nissan Maxima SL | ||||||
| Difference: $62,455 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979 Nissan Maxima SL | ||||||
| Difference: $58,876 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Maxima | Maxima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SE | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $28,630 | $30,880 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $26,229 | $28,286 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sensory Package | 2,550 | |||||
| Platinum Edition Package | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||||
| Floor mats | 175 | 175 | ||||
| Stability control | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Sunroof | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sensory Package | 2,213 | |||||
| Platinum Edition Package | 1,006 | 1,006 | ||||
| Floor mats | 131 | 131 | ||||
| Stability control | 520 | 520 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,561 | 1,561 | ||||
| Sunroof | 780 | 780 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 7,125 | 4,575 |
| Options (change) | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 6,211 | 3,998 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 695 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $98,605 | $137,805 | $133,905 | $191,805 | $36,450 | $36,150 |
| Total Invoice | $91,855 | $128,402 | $124,775 | $178,622 | $33,135 | $32,979 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,230 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,605 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Maxima | Maxima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SE | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 255hp V6 | 255hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 320, 8 | 320, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $98,605 | $137,805 | $133,905 | $191,805 | $36,450 | $36,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,225 | -13,925 | -13,075 | -14,025 | -300 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $86,380 | $123,880 | $120,830 | $177,780 | $36,150 | $36,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $34,450 | $91,400 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $91,855 | $128,402 | $124,775 | $178,622 | $33,135 | $32,979 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,388 | -12,975 | -12,184 | -13,061 | -273 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $80,467 | $115,427 | $112,591 | $165,561 | $32,862 | $32,979 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,960 | $32,124 | $85,094 | $0 | $117 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Maxima | Maxima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SE | SL |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $16,815 | $18,515 | $17,665 | $18,615 | $4,890 | $4,590 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,225 | $13,925 | $13,075 | $14,025 | $300 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,388 | -12,975 | -12,184 | -13,061 | -273 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | SL | Maxima |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 111.2 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 193.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,580 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 16% |
| Sensory Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 320W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 16% |
| Platinum Edition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 16% |
| Platinum Edition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
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