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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,902

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Model Year2006200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $21,826 $25,340
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690    
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290      
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500 350 350
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420 430    
Traction Control and Airbag Package           800 800
Navigation Package           5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package           800  
Body kit           340 340
Floor mats           160 160
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642    
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270      
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465 304 304
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391 400    
Traction Control and Airbag Package           694 694
Navigation Package           5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package           694  
Body kit           262 262
Floor mats           119 119
Options (change) 7,370 7,370 7,370 7,370 4,620 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 6,856 6,856 6,856 6,856 4,297 7,166 2,940
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $37,345 $41,095 $45,695 $46,295 $61,145 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $34,787 $38,275 $42,553 $43,111 $57,011 $29,597 $28,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,254
Model Year2006200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,345$41,095$45,695$46,295$61,145$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features-1,485-2,710-2,285-3,510-3,6850-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,860$38,385$43,410$42,785$57,460$32,355$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,600$1,700$0
Total Invoice$34,787$38,275$42,553$43,111$57,011$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features-1,383-2,524-2,128-3,269-3,4360-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,404$35,751$40,425$39,842$53,575$29,597$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,171$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 $1000
5-speed manual     $0 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags    $300  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Cargo net     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers    $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$2,665$3,890$3,465$4,690$4,865$1,180$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$2,710$2,285$3,510$3,685$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,383-2,524-2,128-3,269-3,4360-735

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.2 in
Length178.4 in192.3 in
Width68.0 in70.4 in
Height55.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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