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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,145

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $19,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,124

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $18,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelMaximaSLKSLK
TrimSRSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,530 $47,000 $59,200
Base Invoice $35,966 $43,710 $55,056
Midnight Edition 1,195    
Floor mats 310    
Rear spoiler 430 350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 700 700
Body kit 420    
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Midnight Edition 1,020    
Floor mats 249    
Rear spoiler 364 326 326
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 651 651
Body kit 349    
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 2,730 14,210 10,050
Options (change) 2,273 13,216 9,347
Destination 885 925 925
Total Price $42,145 $62,135 $70,175
Total Invoice $39,124 $57,851 $65,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,283
Model Year201820162016
ModelMaximaSLKSLK
TrimSRSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,145$62,135$70,175
Adjustments for Features0-7,995-7,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,145$54,140$62,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240
Total Invoice$39,124$57,851$65,328
Adjustments for Features0-7,444-7,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,124$50,407$58,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201820162016
ModelMaximaSLKSLK
TrimSRSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$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  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0 $0
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,830$14,825$14,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,995$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,444-7,257

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182016
ModelMaximaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in95.7 in
Length192.8 in162.8 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.310.1 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 finish0No
Around view cameras300No
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
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested240071%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101567%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested240071%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%

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