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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: $31,155

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $27,660
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $25,283
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500      
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700   235
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         1,090
Floor mats         185
Rear spoiler         395
Sunroof         800
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255      
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651   183
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         946
Floor mats         152
Rear spoiler         329
Sunroof         729
Options (change) 9,845 9,845 6,345 4,075 2,705
Options (change) 9,155 9,155 5,900 3,789 2,339
Destination 875 875 875 875 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,620 $45,370 $46,220 $63,350 $31,155
Total Invoice $40,627 $42,255 $43,045 $59,123 $28,412

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,665
Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,620$45,370$46,220$63,350$31,155
Adjustments for Features-590-1,765-815-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,030$43,605$45,405$63,185$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,375$20,155$0
Total Invoice$40,627$42,255$43,045$59,123$28,412
Adjustments for Features-550-1,644-759-1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,077$40,611$42,286$58,969$28,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,209$18,892$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Proximity key    $250
Remote start    $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Rearview camera    $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,630$6,805$5,855$5,205$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$1,765$815$165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-550-1,644-759-1540

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

Model Year20092013
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 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 headlights500No
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 Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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 headlights500No
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 Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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