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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $20,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $20,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSESLE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Sensory Package 2,550          
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100        
Sunroof 900 900        
Stability control 600 600        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Floor mats 175 175        
Rear spoiler   370 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Satellite radio     460 460    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620  
Heated steering wheel     250 250    
Sport Package       0    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370  
Wood trim         0 0
Sensory Package 2,213          
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006        
Sunroof 780 780        
Stability control 520 520        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561        
Floor mats 131 131        
Rear spoiler   291 326 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Satellite radio     428 428    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507  
Heated steering wheel     233 233    
Sport Package       0    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 3,400 3,400 3,710 720
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 3,164 3,164 3,451 670
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $57,345 $63,295 $76,305 $106,115
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $53,403 $58,936 $71,034 $98,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,086
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSESLE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$36,450$36,520$57,345$63,295$76,305$106,115
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,515-5,215-9,840-10,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$53,830$58,080$66,465$95,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$4,250$12,635$41,745
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$53,403$58,936$71,034$98,757
Adjustments for Features-910-3,273-4,856-9,160-9,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$50,130$54,080$61,874$88,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$3,950$11,744$38,818

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSESLE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Drift mode     $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,940$3,840$7,355$9,055$13,680$14,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,515$5,215$9,840$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-3,273-4,856-9,160-9,809

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in115.7 in
Length193.5 in193.8 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested145095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested145095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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