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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: $41,770

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $16,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $15,749

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Model Year201420142016
ModelSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $39,960
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $37,298
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950  
Special order charge 250 250  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 350
Rear spoiler 350 350 405
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Floor mats     220
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744  
Special order charge 233 233  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 266
Rear spoiler 326 326 344
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Floor mats     167
Options (change) 14,250 13,480 975
Options (change) 13,256 12,540 777
Destination 925 925 835
Total Price $58,700 $70,630 $41,770
Total Invoice $54,659 $65,754 $38,910

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,354
Model Year201420142016
ModelSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$58,700$70,630$41,770
Adjustments for Features-4,720-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,980$64,760$41,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0
Total Invoice$54,659$65,754$38,910
Adjustments for Features-4,395-5,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,264$60,289$38,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420142016
ModelSLKSLKMaxima
TrimSLK250SLK350Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,350$13,500$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,395-5,4650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142016
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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