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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $21,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $21,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSESLML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800        
Mud guards 130 130        
Floor mats 160 160        
Stability control 600 600        
Sunroof 900 900        
Xenon HID headlights 150 150        
Satellite radio 350 350        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Heated steering wheel     225 225 225  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694        
Mud guards 99 99        
Floor mats 121 121        
Stability control 520 520        
Sunroof 780 780        
Xenon HID headlights 131 131        
Satellite radio 304 304        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561        
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Heated steering wheel     209 209 209  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 7,985 7,985 2,335 0
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 7,427 7,427 2,172 0
Destination 605 605 925 925 925 925
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $58,710 $57,210 $66,160 $99,325
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $54,666 $53,271 $61,594 $92,437

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,837
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSESLML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$36,095$35,495$58,710$57,210$66,160$99,325
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,990-4,290-7,540-12,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$52,720$52,920$58,620$86,810
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$200$5,900$34,090
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$54,666$53,271$61,594$92,437
Adjustments for Features-1810-5,577-3,995-7,020-11,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$49,089$49,276$54,574$80,790
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$187$5,485$31,701

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

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSESLML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
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
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,480$8,470$6,770$10,020$14,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,990$4,290$7,540$12,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-5,577-3,995-7,020-11,647

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

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in114.8 in
Length193.5 in189.1 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.571.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested222578%
Total Not Requested62522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested69033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested69033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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