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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: $41,725

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $112,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,775

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $105,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,530 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $35,966 $137,687 $200,183
Midnight Edition 1,195    
Floor mats 310    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Rear spoiler 430    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500 0
Wheels, dark finish   2,200 500
Wood trim   0 0
Midnight Edition 1,020    
Floor mats 249    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291    
Rear spoiler 364    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465 0
Wheels, dark finish   2,046 465
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 2,310 5,650 500
Options (change) 1,924 5,255 465
Destination 885 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,725 $154,625 $217,975
Total Invoice $38,775 $143,867 $202,873

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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: $95,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,298
Model Year201820152015
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,725$154,625$217,975
Adjustments for Features0-16,975-21,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,725$137,650$196,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$59,050
Total Invoice$38,775$143,867$202,873
Adjustments for Features0-15,794-19,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,775$128,073$183,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$54,999

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820152015
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRSL63 AMGSL65 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  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Night vision  $1750
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather headliner  $1000
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
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 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  
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,980$22,955$27,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$16,975$21,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-15,794-19,801

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182015
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
Nissan Maxima SR

Midnight Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Moving object detection, front25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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