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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $65,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $61,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelSLSLSLSLMaximaMaxima
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $25,511 $27,437
Wood trim     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
Wood trim     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) 0 0 0 0 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 875 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $100,675 $142,575 $138,475 $198,175 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $93,780 $132,838 $129,025 $184,546 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,628
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelSLSLSLSLMaximaMaxima
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$100,675$142,575$138,475$198,175$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-12,775-14,825-13,475-14,925-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,900$127,750$125,000$183,250$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,850$37,100$95,350$400$0
Total Invoice$93,780$132,838$129,025$184,546$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-11,900-13,813-12,555-13,899-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,880$119,025$116,470$170,647$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,145$34,590$88,767$234$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelSLSLSLSLMaximaMaxima
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000$1000$1000
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  
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  
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Cassette player    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150  
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 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 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,455$18,505$17,155$18,605$3,880$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,775$14,825$13,475$14,925$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,900-13,813-12,555-13,899-1810

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
ModelSLMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in111.2 in
Length180.4 in193.5 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft315.5 ft3

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

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 wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%

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 wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%

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