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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,325

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $26,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $25,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaE-Class (2-door)
TrimPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,940 $56,590
Base Invoice $38,212 $52,629
Body kit 420  
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 750
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Body kit 349  
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 698
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 1,500 12,800
Options (change) 1,218 11,905
Destination 885 875
Total Price $43,325 $70,265
Total Invoice $40,315 $65,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,162
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaE-Class (2-door)
TrimPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,325$70,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$68,190
Total Invoice$40,315$65,409
Adjustments for Features0-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,315$63,477

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaE-Class (2-door)
TrimPlatinumE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,155$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,932

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length192.8 in185.0 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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