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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: $12,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,124

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $11,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSRSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,530 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $35,966 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Midnight Edition 1,195      
Floor mats 310      
Rear spoiler 430 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 700 700  
Body kit 420      
Lighting Package   1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Midnight Edition 1,020      
Floor mats 249      
Rear spoiler 364 349 349  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 651 651  
Body kit 349      
Lighting Package   1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Proximity key   605 605 605
Options (change) 2,730 10,775 10,005 6,340
Options (change) 2,273 10,023 9,307 5,898
Destination 885 875 875 875
Total Price $42,145 $54,150 $65,680 $74,715
Total Invoice $39,124 $50,423 $61,146 $69,548

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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: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,394
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSRSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$42,145$54,150$65,680$74,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-4,270-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,145$51,030$61,410$69,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$18,590
Total Invoice$39,124$50,423$61,146$69,548
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-3,975-4,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,124$47,518$57,171$64,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,653$17,287

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelMaximaSLKSLKSLK
TrimSRSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Moving object detection, front$25   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit$0  $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$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   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,780$10,900$12,050$12,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$4,270$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,905-3,975-4,743

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182012
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
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 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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%

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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%

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