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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: $16,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $16,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $25,511 $27,437
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Floor mats       160 160
Satellite radio       350 350
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Sunroof       900 900
Stability control       600 600
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 349 349      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Floor mats       121 121
Satellite radio       304 304
Navigation system       1,561 1,561
Sunroof       780 780
Stability control       520 520
Options (change) 8,455 7,685 4,720 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 7,865 7,149 4,391 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 875 875 605 605
Total Price $51,830 $63,360 $73,095 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $48,265 $58,988 $68,041 $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: $9,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,918
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$51,830$63,360$73,095$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-6,545-7,695-8,470-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$55,665$64,625$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,340$400$0
Total Invoice$48,265$58,988$68,041$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-6,095-7,164-7,884-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,170$51,824$60,157$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$17,987$234$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
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$100$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$150  
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$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$9,950$11,100$11,875$3,605$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$7,695$8,470$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,095-7,164-7,884-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelSLKMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in111.2 in
Length162.8 in193.5 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height51.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested232582%
Total Not Requested52518%

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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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