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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: $38,870

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $25,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,392

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $24,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSLKMaxima
TrimSLK350SV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $33,240
Base Invoice $49,569 $30,444
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070  
Multimedia Package 2,890  
Sport Package 1,160 3,250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 245
Tech Package   1,150
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   195
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 995  
Multimedia Package 2,688  
Sport Package 1,079 2,819
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 195
Tech Package   998
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 9,890 4,840
Options (change) 9,199 4,158
Destination 875 790
Total Price $64,065 $38,870
Total Invoice $59,643 $35,392

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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: $19,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,917
Model Year20112013
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$64,065$38,870
Adjustments for Features-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,335$38,870
Total Invoice$59,643$35,392
Adjustments for Features-5,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,309$35,392

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112013
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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$10,060$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112013
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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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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40ZR18 tires400No
245/35ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested93595%
Total Not Requested505%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested150549%
Total Not Requested156551%

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