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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: $11,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $21,826 $25,340
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570      
Wood trim       0    
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
Satellite radio         350 350
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460      
Wood trim       0    
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
Satellite radio         304 304
Options (change) 8,770 8,770 6,620 4,800 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 8,155 8,155 6,156 4,463 7,166 2,940
Destination 875 875 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $42,545 $44,295 $46,495 $64,075 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $39,627 $41,255 $43,301 $59,797 $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: $9,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,985
Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$42,545$44,295$46,495$64,075$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features-2,675-3,925-4,125-3,8250-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,870$40,370$42,370$60,250$32,355$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$2,500$20,380$1,700$0
Total Invoice$39,627$41,255$43,301$59,797$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features-2,492-3,656-3,842-3,5700-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,135$37,599$39,459$56,227$29,597$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$464$2,324$19,092$1,447$0

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

Model Year200920092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manual    $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,330$5,580$5,780$5,480$1,655$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$3,925$4,125$3,825$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,492-3,656-3,842-3,5700-735

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

Model Year20092006
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length182.3 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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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