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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $25,110
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $23,272
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
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  
Sport Package           2,370
Premium Package           2,380
Technology Package           1,780
Floor mats           175
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
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  
Sport Package           2,056
Premium Package           2,064
Technology Package           1,543
Floor mats           134
Options (change) 7,715 7,715 7,715 7,715 4,955 6,705
Options (change) 7,176 7,176 7,176 7,176 4,608 5,797
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,690 $41,440 $46,040 $46,640 $61,480 $32,575
Total Invoice $35,107 $38,595 $42,873 $43,431 $57,322 $29,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,253
Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,690$41,440$46,040$46,640$61,480$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,200-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,690$40,215$45,240$44,615$59,280$31,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,590$0
Total Invoice$35,107$38,595$42,873$43,431$57,322$29,829
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-2,051-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,107$37,454$42,128$41,545$55,271$28,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,164$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.5 SR
Body4dr 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 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-compatible player     $0
Media drive     $15
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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$1,690$2,915$2,490$3,715$3,890$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,200$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-2,051-975

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length178.4 in190.7 in
Width68.0 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.3 ft3

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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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested77530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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