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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: $42,145

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $12,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,124

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $11,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $38,530
Base Invoice $39,897 $51,522 $63,231 $35,966
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 850 375
Rear spoiler 350 350   430
Midnight Edition       1,195
Body kit       420
Floor mats       310
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 791 291
Rear spoiler 326 326   364
Midnight Edition       1,020
Body kit       349
Floor mats       249
Options (change) 10,950 10,180 7,390 2,730
Options (change) 10,186 9,470 6,875 2,273
Destination 905 905 905 885
Total Price $54,755 $66,485 $76,285 $42,145
Total Invoice $50,988 $61,897 $71,011 $39,124

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,586
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,755$66,485$76,285$42,145
Adjustments for Features-3,520-4,670-5,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,235$61,815$70,690$42,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$19,455$0
Total Invoice$50,988$61,897$71,011$39,124
Adjustments for Features-3,278-4,348-5,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,710$57,549$65,803$39,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,839$18,093$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2013201320132018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGSR
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 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control   $25
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,075$12,225$13,150$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$4,670$5,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,278-4,348-5,2080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132018
ModelSLKMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in109.3 in
Length162.8 in192.8 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%
Midnight Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Moving object detection, front25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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