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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $17,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $16,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $25,648 $27,575
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     360
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Driver Preferred Package       3,600 1,000
Mud guards       140 140
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Floor mats       170 170
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     282
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Driver Preferred Package       3,122 867
Mud guards       105 105
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Floor mats       127 127
Satellite radio       304 304
Navigation system       1,561 1,561
Sunroof       780 780
Stability control       520 520
Options (change) 10,075 9,305 6,340 7,710 5,470
Options (change) 9,372 8,656 5,898 6,650 4,677
Destination 875 875 875 625 625
Total Price $53,450 $64,980 $74,715 $36,385 $36,245
Total Invoice $49,772 $60,495 $69,548 $32,923 $32,877

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,761
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaximaMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
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$53,450$64,980$74,715$36,385$36,245
Adjustments for Features-6,635-7,785-8,560-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,815$57,195$66,155$36,285$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,340$40$0
Total Invoice$49,772$60,495$69,548$32,923$32,877
Adjustments for Features-6,178-7,248-7,968-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,594$53,247$61,580$32,833$32,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,986$0$44

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220072007
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  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $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  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
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$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$10,050$11,200$11,975$3,515$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,635$7,785$8,560$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,178-7,248-7,968-900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122007
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.3,580 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested242582%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%

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