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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: $41,975

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $116,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,987

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $107,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,530 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $35,966 $140,756 $204,461
Midnight Edition 1,195    
Floor mats 310    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250    
Rear spoiler 430    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500 500
Black exterior trim (optional)   750 750
Wheels, dark finish   2,200 2,200
Wood trim   0 0
Midnight Edition 1,020    
Floor mats 249    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212    
Rear spoiler 364    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465 465
Black exterior trim (optional)   698 698
Wheels, dark finish   2,046 2,046
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 2,560 5,700 3,450
Options (change) 2,136 5,302 3,209
Destination 885 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,975 $157,975 $225,525
Total Invoice $38,987 $146,983 $209,895

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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: $96,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,681
Model Year201820172017
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRAMG SL63AMG SL65
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$41,975$157,975$225,525
Adjustments for Features0-19,685-21,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,975$138,290$203,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65,350
Total Invoice$38,987$146,983$209,895
Adjustments for Features0-18,315-20,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,987$128,668$189,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60,859

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820172017
ModelMaximaSLSL
TrimSRAMG SL63AMG SL65
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
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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 washer fluid system $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
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 
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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
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$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000$1000
Active ride control$25  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$25,490$27,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,685$21,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18,315-20,368

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017
ModelMaximaSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in101.7 in
Length192.8 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height56.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,827 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)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Moving object detection, front25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL65

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested016%
Total Not Requested084%

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