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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: $38,285

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $25,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,874

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $24,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelSLKMaxima
TrimSLK350SV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $32,860
Base Invoice $49,569 $30,097
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Sport Package 1,160 2,300
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Rear spoiler   0
Tech Package   2,250
Floor mats   180
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 995  
Sport Package 1,079 1,995
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Rear spoiler   0
Tech Package   1,952
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 9,190 4,730
Options (change) 8,548 4,082
Destination 875 695
Total Price $63,365 $38,285
Total Invoice $58,992 $34,874

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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: $19,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,621
Model Year20112009
ModelSLKMaxima
TrimSLK350SV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$63,365$38,285
Adjustments for Features-5,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,460$38,285
Total Invoice$58,992$34,874
Adjustments for Features-5,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,495$34,874

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
ModelSLKMaxima
TrimSLK350SV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$10,035$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4970

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,295 lb.3,556 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 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 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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested141566%
Total Not Requested72534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%

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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested157565%
Total Not Requested84035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99081%
Total Not Requested22519%

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