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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: $13,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $27,660
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $25,283
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700   235
Rearview camera 450 450 450 450  
Rear spoiler 300       395
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590    
Universal Media Interface       1,290  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         1,090
Floor mats         185
Sunroof         800
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464    
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651   183
Rearview camera 418 418 418 418  
Rear spoiler 279       329
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479    
Universal Media Interface       1,200  
Wood trim       0  
Technology Package         946
Floor mats         152
Sunroof         729
Options (change) 9,840 9,540 7,240 3,590 2,705
Options (change) 9,151 8,872 6,733 3,339 2,339
Destination 875 875 875 875 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $44,315 $45,715 $47,865 $63,915 $31,155
Total Invoice $41,274 $42,576 $44,576 $59,650 $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: $13,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,894
Model Year20102010201020102013
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$44,315$45,715$47,865$63,915$31,155
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-185-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,315$44,740$46,615$63,730$31,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$2,300$19,415$0
Total Invoice$41,274$42,576$44,576$59,650$28,412
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-173-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,274$41,668$43,412$59,477$28,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$394$2,138$18,203$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102013
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
Remote start    $150
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $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$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding second row seats   $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, 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$150$150$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$4,655$5,630$5,905$4,840$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$185$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-173-32

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

Model Year20102013
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, largeNo
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible playerNo
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slotNo
Total Requested82580%
Total Not Requested20020%

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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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