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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: $43,325

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $20,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $19,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,940 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $38,212 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Floor mats 300      
Rear spoiler 405      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375      
Body kit 420      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Premium 2 Package   5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Floor mats 234      
Rear spoiler 344      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291      
Body kit 349      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 1,953
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Premium 2 Package   4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 1,500 14,235 14,235 3,415
Options (change) 1,218 13,240 13,240 3,176
Destination 885 875 875 875
Total Price $43,325 $64,100 $72,700 $99,280
Total Invoice $40,315 $59,676 $67,674 $92,392

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,632
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$43,325$64,100$72,700$99,280
Adjustments for Features0-4,005-4,355-8,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$60,095$68,345$90,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$30,705
Total Invoice$40,315$59,676$67,674$92,392
Adjustments for Features0-3,729-4,054-7,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,315$55,947$63,620$84,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$28,553

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

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Moving object detection, front$25   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,705$9,710$10,060$14,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005$4,355$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,729-4,054-7,892

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.8 in
Length192.8 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested250080%
Total Not Requested61520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested250080%
Total Not Requested61520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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