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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $14,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $14,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800      
Mud guards 130 130      
Stability control 600 600      
Sunroof 900 900      
Floor mats 160 160      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 150 150      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Becker Map Pilot     800 800 800
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694      
Mud guards 99 99      
Stability control 520 520      
Sunroof 780 780      
Floor mats 121 121      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Xenon HID headlights 131 131      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Becker Map Pilot     744 744 744
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 4,790 4,020 2,280
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 4,456 3,740 2,121
Destination 605 605 925 925 925
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $49,665 $62,595 $74,105
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $46,255 $58,280 $68,983

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,354
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6265hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$49,665$62,595$74,105
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,065-7,215-8,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$43,600$55,380$65,300
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$11,780$21,700
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$46,255$58,280$68,983
Adjustments for Features-1810-5,649-6,718-8,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$40,606$51,562$60,787
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$10,956$20,181

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,145$10,210$11,360$12,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,065$7,215$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-5,649-6,718-8,196

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.2 in95.7 in
Length193.5 in162.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested72525%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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