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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: $18,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $17,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $25,511 $27,437
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heating Package 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700    
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,800 1,800
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400    
CD changer, remote 440 440 440    
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Satellite radio       350 350
Floor mats       160 160
Lighting Package 930 930 930    
Heating Package 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650    
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,561 1,561
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302    
CD changer, remote 409 409 409    
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Satellite radio       304 304
Floor mats       121 121
Options (change) 9,595 9,595 6,375 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 8,921 8,921 5,927 6,551 4,210
Destination 775 775 775 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,720 $57,770 $70,950 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $50,012 $53,778 $66,127 $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: $13,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,124
Model Year20072007200720062006
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, 11380, 11320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$53,720$57,770$70,950$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-4,980-4,980-6,280-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,740$52,790$64,670$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$400$0
Total Invoice$50,012$53,778$66,127$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-4,636-4,636-5,853-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,376$49,142$60,274$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,898$234$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072007200720062006
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 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
Surround sound$250$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  
Neck-level heating, front seats$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$8,935$8,935$10,235$4,155$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$4,980$6,280$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,636-4,636-5,853-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072006
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested136553%
Total Not Requested122547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested136553%
Total Not Requested122547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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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