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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: $39,035 Nissan Maxima SV | |||||
| Difference: $58,950 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525 Nissan Maxima SV | |||||
| Difference: $55,753 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Maxima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SV |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $32,860 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $30,097 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Premium I Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,450 | ||||
| Tech Package | 1,850 | ||||
| Floor mats | 180 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Premium I Package | 2,325 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,993 | ||||
| Tech Package | 1,605 | ||||
| Floor mats | 135 | ||||
| Options (change) | 510 | 510 | 3,010 | 510 | 5,480 |
| Options (change) | 474 | 474 | 2,799 | 474 | 4,733 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $97,985 | $137,185 | $135,785 | $191,185 | $39,035 |
| Total Invoice | $91,278 | $127,825 | $126,523 | $178,045 | $35,525 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,530 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,115 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Maxima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SV |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $97,985 | $137,185 | $135,785 | $191,185 | $39,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,420 | -13,120 | -12,870 | -13,220 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $86,565 | $124,065 | $122,915 | $177,965 | $39,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $36,350 | $91,400 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $91,278 | $127,825 | $126,523 | $178,045 | $35,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,638 | -12,225 | -11,992 | -12,311 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $80,640 | $115,600 | $114,531 | $165,734 | $35,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,960 | $33,891 | $85,094 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Maxima |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SV |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 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 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| 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 with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $16,215 | $17,915 | $17,665 | $18,015 | $4,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,420 | $13,120 | $12,870 | $13,220 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,638 | -12,225 | -11,992 | -12,311 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | SL | Maxima |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 190.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1065 | 39% |
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 315 | 26% |
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