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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $14,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $14,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100      
Sensory Package 2,550        
Stability control 600 600      
Floor mats 175 175      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Sunroof 900 900      
Rear spoiler   370 350 350  
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
Proximity key     650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006      
Sensory Package 2,213        
Stability control 520 520      
Floor mats 131 131      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Sunroof 780 780      
Rear spoiler   291 326 326  
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
Proximity key     605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 6,410 5,640 3,900
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 5,963 5,247 3,628
Destination 695 695 925 925 925
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $51,285 $64,215 $75,725
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $47,762 $59,787 $70,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,079
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine255hp V6255hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T7T7
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$36,450$36,520$51,285$64,215$75,725
Adjustments for Features-1000-6,055-7,205-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$45,230$57,010$66,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$11,780$21,550
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$47,762$59,787$70,490
Adjustments for Features-910-5,639-6,708-8,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$42,123$53,079$62,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$10,956$20,040

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSESLSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $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
USB port  $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   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
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$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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$4,480$4,380$10,435$11,585$13,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$6,055$7,205$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-5,639-6,708-8,327

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,580 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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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