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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,920

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $56,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,971

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $52,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelMaximaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,940 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $38,212 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Floor mats 300        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 950 950 950 950
Body kit 420        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,880 2,880    
Premium II Package   2,030      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Heated steering wheel   470 470   470
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050    
Floor mats 234        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 884 884 884 884
Body kit 349        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,678 2,678    
Premium II Package   1,888      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Heated steering wheel   437 437   437
Panoramic sunroof   976 976    
Options (change) 1,095 7,805 5,775 1,375 1,845
Options (change) 874 7,258 5,370 1,279 1,716
Destination 885 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $42,920 $99,030 $141,000 $152,700 $204,670
Total Invoice $39,971 $92,229 $131,401 $142,283 $190,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,068
Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelMaximaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$42,920$99,030$141,000$152,700$204,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-7,875-11,325-11,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,920$95,605$133,125$141,375$193,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,520$45,770$97,715
Total Invoice$39,971$92,229$131,401$142,283$190,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-7,339-10,552-10,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,971$89,039$124,062$131,731$180,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,023$42,692$91,005

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

Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelMaximaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Moving object detection, front$25    
Moving object detection, rear$25    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Predictive forward collision warning$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
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
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
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$5,665$9,090$13,540$16,990$17,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$7,875$11,325$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,190-7,339-10,552-10,571

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMaximaS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in124.6 in
Length192.8 in205.0 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power decklid300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

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