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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: $42,200

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $46,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,314

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $42,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMaximaSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,340 $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $37,652 $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183
Floor mats 220        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350    
Rear spoiler 405        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood trim       0 0
Floor mats 167        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 326 326    
Rear spoiler 344        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 975 3,300 3,300 2,950 0
Options (change) 777 3,070 3,070 2,744 0
Destination 885 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,200 $88,225 $111,125 $151,925 $217,475
Total Invoice $39,314 $82,115 $103,412 $141,356 $202,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,495
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMaximaSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$42,200$88,225$111,125$151,925$217,475
Adjustments for Features0-7,850-10,900-15,775-20,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,200$80,375$100,225$136,150$197,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,850$55,775$117,025
Total Invoice$39,314$82,115$103,412$141,356$202,408
Adjustments for Features0-7,306-10,143-14,678-18,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,314$74,809$93,269$126,678$183,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,460$51,869$108,915

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMaximaSLSLSLSL
TrimPlatinumSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
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
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 start$150    
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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    
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
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    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
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
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
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
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,255$16,105$19,155$24,030$28,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,850$10,900$15,775$20,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,306-10,143-14,678-18,684

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172015
ModelMaximaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in101.8 in
Length192.8 in181.8 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height56.5 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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