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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: $69,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,740

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $64,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,530 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $35,966 $96,395 $130,609
Floor mats 310    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 700 1,000
Body kit 420    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Floor mats 249    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 651 930
Body kit 349    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 1,105 4,180 4,480
Options (change) 889 3,887 4,166
Destination 885 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $40,520 $110,005 $148,395
Total Invoice $37,740 $102,457 $138,250

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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: $57,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,587
Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,520$110,005$148,395
Adjustments for Features0-11,950-13,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,520$98,055$135,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,340
Total Invoice$37,740$102,457$138,250
Adjustments for Features0-11,130-12,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,740$91,327$126,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,812

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $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
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,380$18,330$19,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,950$13,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,130-12,111

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
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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