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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: $40,745

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $13,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,122

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $13,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $35,120
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $32,163
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Heating Package 980 980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Sport Package       2,100
Rear spoiler       0
Tech Package       1,850
Monitor Package       700
Floor mats       195
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Heating Package 911 911    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Sport Package       1,821
Rear spoiler       0
Tech Package       1,605
Monitor Package       607
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 4,845
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 4,179
Destination 875 875 875 780
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $40,745
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $37,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,828
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$40,745
Adjustments for Features-4,665-5,715-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,350$53,600$64,835$40,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$37,122
Adjustments for Features-4,344-5,321-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,950$49,901$60,435$37,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,485$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$100
Total Value of Features$9,010$10,060$10,310$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$5,715$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,344-5,321-5,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082012
ModelSLKMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length160.7 in190.6 in
Width70.4 in73.2 in
Height51.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested166556%
Total Not Requested132544%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested166556%
Total Not Requested132544%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested147570%
Total Not Requested64030%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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