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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: $41,855

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $64,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,037

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $61,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,500 $145,800 $212,240 $35,120
Base Invoice $98,115 $135,594 $197,383 $32,163
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350     235
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Package       3,300
Tech Package       1,850
Rear spoiler       375
Floor mats       195
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326     183
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Package       2,862
Tech Package       1,605
Rear spoiler       298
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 350 0 0 5,955
Options (change) 326 0 0 5,094
Destination 905 905 905 780
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $106,755 $146,705 $214,445 $41,855
Total Invoice $99,346 $136,499 $199,588 $38,037

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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: $54,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,877
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$106,755$146,705$214,445$41,855
Adjustments for Features-10,135-14,735-22,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,620$131,970$191,810$41,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,350$95,190$0
Total Invoice$99,346$136,499$199,588$38,037
Adjustments for Features-9,432-13,710-21,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,914$122,789$178,521$38,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,875$88,607$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$14,840$19,440$27,340$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,135$14,735$22,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,432-13,710-21,0670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelSLMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in109.3 in
Length181.8 in190.6 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height51.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
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
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested158064%
Total Not Requested89036%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested785100%
Total Not Requested00%

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