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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: $43,575

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $20,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $18,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,940 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $38,212 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Floor mats 300        
Rear spoiler 405        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 310 310    
Body kit 420        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250        
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Proximity key   650 650    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Around view cameras   320 320 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Floor mats 234        
Rear spoiler 344        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 288 288    
Body kit 349        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212        
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Proximity key   605 605    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Around view cameras   298 298 298  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Options (change) 1,750 14,695 14,695 8,085 3,040
Options (change) 1,430 13,668 13,668 7,660 2,828
Destination 885 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,575 $65,420 $63,920 $71,910 $102,365
Total Invoice $40,527 $60,907 $59,512 $67,082 $95,265

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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: $17,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,116
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$43,575$65,420$63,920$71,910$102,365
Adjustments for Features0-4,580-2,880-5,130-8,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,575$60,840$61,040$66,780$93,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$5,940$32,695
Total Invoice$40,527$60,907$59,512$67,082$95,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,264-2,681-4,786-8,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$56,643$56,831$62,296$87,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$5,653$30,404

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

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMaximaM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimPlatinumML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$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$0
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    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$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$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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$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    
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,405$9,985$8,285$10,535$14,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580$2,880$5,130$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,264-2,681-4,786-8,218

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

Model Year20182015
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 ML250 BlueTEC

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175085%
Total Not Requested31515%
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 ML350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175085%
Total Not Requested31515%
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 ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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