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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: $41,770

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $46,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $43,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelSLSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $39,960
Base Invoice $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183 $37,298
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350     350
Wood trim     0 0  
Floor mats         220
Rear spoiler         405
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 326     266
Wood trim     0 0  
Floor mats         167
Rear spoiler         344
Options (change) 3,300 3,300 2,950 0 975
Options (change) 3,070 3,070 2,744 0 777
Destination 925 925 925 925 835
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $88,225 $111,125 $151,925 $217,475 $41,770
Total Invoice $82,115 $103,412 $141,356 $202,408 $38,910

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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: $38,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,806
Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelSLSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPlatinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$88,225$111,125$151,925$217,475$41,770
Adjustments for Features-7,950-11,000-15,875-20,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,275$100,125$136,050$197,300$41,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$55,775$117,025$0
Total Invoice$82,115$103,412$141,356$202,408$38,910
Adjustments for Features-7,399-10,237-14,771-18,7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,716$93,175$126,585$183,631$38,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,459$51,869$108,915$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152015201520152016
ModelSLSLSLSLMaxima
TrimSL400SL550SL63 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$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start    $150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
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, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather headliner   $1000 
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$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,105$19,155$24,030$28,330$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,950$11,000$15,875$20,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,399-10,237-14,771-18,7770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152016
ModelSLMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in109.3 in
Length181.8 in192.8 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height51.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

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

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