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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: $41,795

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $62,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,970

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $58,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelSLSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700 $40,340
Base Invoice $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071 $37,652
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140   1,140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 350
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Wood trim     0 0  
Floor mats         220
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060   1,060    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 266
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Wood trim     0 0  
Floor mats         167
Options (change) 4,070 2,930 4,070 2,930 570
Options (change) 3,785 2,725 3,785 2,725 433
Destination 875 875 875 875 885
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $104,745 $145,505 $142,545 $201,105 $41,795
Total Invoice $97,565 $135,563 $132,810 $187,271 $38,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,654
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelSLSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T7T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$104,745$145,505$142,545$201,105$41,795
Adjustments for Features-8,525-10,825-9,875-10,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,220$134,680$132,670$190,180$41,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,460$36,450$93,960$0
Total Invoice$97,565$135,563$132,810$187,271$38,970
Adjustments for Features-7,941-10,085-9,201-10,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,624$125,478$123,609$177,098$38,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,854$33,985$87,474$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelSLSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Predictive forward collision warning    $250
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $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 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 $300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150 $150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,555$18,855$17,905$18,955$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,525$10,825$9,875$10,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,941-10,085-9,201-10,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092017
ModelSLMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in109.3 in
Length180.4 in192.8 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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