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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: $40,520

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $68,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,740

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $63,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaximaSLSLSL
TrimSRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,530 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $35,966 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Floor mats 310      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 700 700 700
Body kit 420      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Floor mats 249      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 651 651 651
Body kit 349      
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 1,105 4,170 4,170 3,000
Options (change) 889 3,878 3,878 2,790
Destination 885 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $40,520 $108,945 $146,695 $205,225
Total Invoice $37,740 $101,471 $136,669 $191,103

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,858
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaximaSLSLSL
TrimSRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$40,520$108,945$146,695$205,225
Adjustments for Features0-10,600-11,950-13,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,520$98,345$134,745$192,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,400$93,880
Total Invoice$37,740$101,471$136,669$191,103
Adjustments for Features0-9,873-11,133-12,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,740$91,598$125,536$178,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,938$87,400

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaximaSLSLSL
TrimSRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,930$17,530$18,880$19,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,600$11,950$13,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,873-11,133-12,105

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in100.8 in
Length192.8 in180.4 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.9 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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