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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $151,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $141,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelSLS AMGMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $183,000 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $170,190 $25,511 $27,437
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500    
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395    
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) 1,500 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 1,395 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 605 605
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $187,075 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $174,160 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $148,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,078
Model Year201120062006
ModelSLS AMGMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine563hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$187,075$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-3,040-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$184,035$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$174,160$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-2,830-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$171,330$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120062006
ModelSLS AMGMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,305$3,465$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,830-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
ModelSLS AMGMaxima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in111.2 in
Length182.6 in193.5 in
Width76.3 in71.7 in
Height49.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,574 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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 Volume6.2 ft315.5 ft3

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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 mirrors50No
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 Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%

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