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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $17,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $16,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $25,511 $27,437
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,800 1,800
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Heated front seats 690 690      
CD changer, remote 430 430 430    
Satellite radio     500 350 350
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Floor mats       160 160
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,561 1,561
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Heated front seats 642 642      
CD changer, remote 400 400 400    
Satellite radio     465 304 304
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Floor mats       121 121
Options (change) 9,125 9,125 5,005 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 8,487 8,487 4,655 6,551 4,210
Destination 775 775 775 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,800 $56,850 $68,580 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $49,159 $52,926 $63,925 $32,667 $32,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,457
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$52,800$56,850$68,580$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-4,780-4,780-5,380-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,020$52,070$63,200$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$400$0
Total Invoice$49,159$52,926$63,925$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-4,450-4,450-5,015-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,709$48,476$58,910$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,201$234$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,335$9,335$9,935$4,755$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$4,780$5,380$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,450-4,450-5,015-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.2 in
Length160.7 in193.5 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in
Height51.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested222578%
Total Not Requested62522%

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 seat50No
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 Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%

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