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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $11,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaGLK
TrimSESLGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $35,880
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $33,368
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler   370 410
COMAND System     1,330
Lighting Package     985
Premium 1 Package     3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Aluminum trim     320
Proximity key     650
Heated front seats     750
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,780
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler   291 381
COMAND System     1,237
Lighting Package     916
Premium 1 Package     2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Aluminum trim     298
Proximity key     605
Heated front seats     698
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Leather seating surfaces     1,655
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 10,945
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 10,179
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $47,700
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $44,422

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,463
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaGLK
TrimSESLGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$47,700
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$44,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$44,422
Adjustments for Features-910-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$41,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaGLK
TrimSESLGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,915$2,815$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-2,915

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in108.5 in
Length193.5 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.554.7 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-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested72546%

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