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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: $41,480

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $65,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,739

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $61,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $35,120
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $32,163
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 1,000 235
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package     3,300
Tech Package     1,850
Floor mats     195
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 930 183
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package     2,862
Tech Package     1,605
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 700 1,000 5,580
Options (change) 651 930 4,796
Destination 875 875 780
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $106,525 $144,915 $41,480
Total Invoice $99,221 $135,014 $37,739

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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: $51,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,178
Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$106,525$144,915$41,480
Adjustments for Features-13,210-14,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,315$130,655$41,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,340$0
Total Invoice$99,221$135,014$37,739
Adjustments for Features-12,304-13,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,917$121,728$37,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,811$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122012
ModelSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$17,815$18,865$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,210$14,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,304-13,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelSLMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in109.3 in
Length180.4 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested138056%
Total Not Requested109044%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

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