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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: $41,725

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $16,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,775

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $15,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLK
TrimSRPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,530 $40,940 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $35,966 $38,212 $40,478 $52,289
Midnight Edition 1,195      
Floor mats 310 300    
Rear spoiler 430 405 350 350
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 700 700
Distronic Plus Package     2,950 2,950
Special order charge     250 250
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Proximity key     650 650
Midnight Edition 1,020      
Floor mats 249 234    
Rear spoiler 364 344 326 326
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 291 651 651
Distronic Plus Package     2,744 2,744
Special order charge     233 233
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Proximity key     605 605
Options (change) 2,310 1,080 14,250 13,480
Options (change) 1,924 869 13,256 12,540
Destination 885 885 925 925
Total Price $41,725 $42,905 $58,700 $70,630
Total Invoice $38,775 $39,966 $54,659 $65,754

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,485
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLK
TrimSRPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,725$42,905$58,700$70,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-5,820-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,725$41,605$52,880$63,660
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$38,775$39,966$54,659$65,754
Adjustments for Features0-1,211-5,419-6,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,775$38,755$49,240$59,265
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelMaximaMaximaSLKSLK
TrimSRPlatinumSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
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
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25$25  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$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$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
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$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   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$8,530$13,050$14,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$5,820$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,211-5,419-6,489

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182014
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%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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