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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: $40,055

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $12,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,489

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $12,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $34,450
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $31,550
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  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 375 375   0
Sport Package       2,100
Tech Package       1,850
Monitor Package       700
Floor mats       195
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  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 349 349   0
Sport Package       1,821
Tech Package       1,605
Monitor Package       607
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 9,105 8,335 5,370 4,845
Options (change) 8,470 7,754 4,996 4,179
Destination 875 875 875 760
Total Price $52,480 $64,010 $73,745 $40,055
Total Invoice $48,870 $59,593 $68,646 $36,489

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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: $6,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,696
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$52,480$64,010$73,745$40,055
Adjustments for Features-6,105-7,255-8,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,375$56,755$65,565$40,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0
Total Invoice$48,870$59,593$68,646$36,489
Adjustments for Features-5,685-6,754-7,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,185$52,839$61,032$36,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$17,847$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
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 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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
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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$100
Total Value of Features$9,785$10,935$11,860$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$7,255$8,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,685-6,754-7,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122011
ModelSLKMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.2 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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested76579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
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
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested785100%
Total Not Requested00%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

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