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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $56,300 $24,520
Base Invoice $30,597 $36,270 $52,359 $22,727
Premium II Package 3,500 1,350 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570    
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Wood trim     0  
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,380
Technology Package       1,780
Door sill trim plates       170
Floor mats       175
Premium II Package 3,255 1,256 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460    
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Wood trim     0  
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       2,064
Technology Package       1,543
Door sill trim plates       134
Floor mats       134
Options (change) 9,145 6,995 5,175 6,875
Options (change) 8,504 6,505 4,812 5,931
Destination 875 875 875 750
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $42,920 $46,870 $64,450 $32,145
Total Invoice $39,976 $43,650 $60,146 $29,408

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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: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,916
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$42,920$46,870$64,450$32,145
Adjustments for Features-700-2,150-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,220$44,720$62,950$32,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$20,730$0
Total Invoice$39,976$43,650$60,146$29,408
Adjustments for Features-652-2,002-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,324$41,648$58,746$29,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,324$19,422$0

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

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,265$5,715$5,065$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$2,150$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-652-2,002-1,4000

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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 Year20092010
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 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 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185072%
Total Not Requested72528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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