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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $43,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $41,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelMaximaSLSLSLSL
TrimSVSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,450 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $31,550 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Premium Package 3,300        
Tech Package 1,850        
Rear spoiler 375        
Floor mats 195        
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Package 2,862        
Tech Package 1,605        
Rear spoiler 298        
Floor mats 146        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,720 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,911 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,930 $84,925 $107,825 $148,975 $217,475
Total Invoice $37,221 $79,045 $100,342 $138,612 $202,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,554
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelMaximaSLSLSLSL
TrimSVSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$40,930$84,925$107,825$148,975$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-9,960-13,010-17,985-24,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,930$74,965$94,815$130,990$193,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,850$56,025$118,225
Total Invoice$37,221$79,045$100,342$138,612$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-9,270-12,107-16,734-22,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,221$69,775$88,235$121,878$179,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,460$52,103$110,031

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelMaximaSLSLSLSL
TrimSVSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,680$14,640$17,690$22,665$28,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,960$13,010$17,985$24,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,270-12,107-16,734-22,602

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in101.8 in
Length190.6 in181.8 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.8 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.213.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested158064%
Total Not Requested89036%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested785100%
Total Not Requested00%

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