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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: $43,575

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $56,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $52,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMaximaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,940 $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000
Base Invoice $38,212 $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460
Floor mats 300          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250          
Body kit 420          
Rear spoiler 405   500      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium Package   4,500 4,500      
Heated steering wheel   490 490      
Around view cameras   900 900 900    
Floor mats 234          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212          
Body kit 349          
Rear spoiler 344   465      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium Package   4,185 4,185      
Heated steering wheel   456 456      
Around view cameras   837 837 837    
Options (change) 1,750 8,690 9,190 3,700 0 0
Options (change) 1,430 8,082 8,547 3,441 0 0
Destination 885 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $43,575 $104,015 $100,472 $146,075 $163,125 $225,025
Total Invoice $40,527 $96,799 $93,221 $135,915 $151,890 $209,485

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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: $47,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,422
Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMaximaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$43,575$104,015$100,472$146,075$163,125$225,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,390-8,915-11,190-21,340-22,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,575$95,625$91,557$134,885$141,785$202,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$43,328$50,228$111,328
Total Invoice$40,527$96,799$93,221$135,915$151,890$209,485
Adjustments for Features0-7,808-8,272-10,412-19,870-20,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$88,991$84,949$125,503$132,020$188,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,042$0$40,554$47,071$103,925

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

Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMaximaS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimPlatinumS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150     
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50$50
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Moving object detection, front$25     
Moving object detection, rear$25     
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 $250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200   
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0 $0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200 $200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100 $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450$450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row armrests    $100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50     
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250$250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,490$13,880$14,405$16,680$26,830$27,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,390$8,915$11,190$21,340$22,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,808-8,272-10,412-19,870-20,611

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

Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in124.6 in
Length192.8 in206.5 in
Width73.2 in74.8 in
Height56.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95036%
Total Not Requested172564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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