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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: $33,360

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $13,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $26,621 $30,453
Premium 2 Package 3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rearview camera 450 450 450 450    
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700   350 350
Rear spoiler 300       405 405
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650    
iPod integration       375    
Wood trim       0    
Technology Package         1,700  
Sunroof         800  
Floor mats         210 210
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         490  
Premium 2 Package 3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302    
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Rearview camera 418 418 418 418    
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651   266 266
Rear spoiler 279       344 344
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604    
iPod integration       349    
Wood trim       0    
Technology Package         1,505  
Sunroof         708  
Floor mats         159 159
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         434  
Options (change) 11,890 11,590 9,290 4,725 3,955 965
Options (change) 11,057 10,778 8,639 4,394 3,416 769
Destination 875 875 875 875 835 835
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $46,365 $47,765 $49,915 $65,050 $33,360 $34,490
Total Invoice $43,180 $44,482 $46,482 $60,705 $30,872 $32,057

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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: $13,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,800
Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$46,365$47,765$49,915$65,050$33,360$34,490
Adjustments for Features-540-1,515-1,7900-1,075-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,825$46,250$48,125$65,050$32,285$33,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$2,300$19,225$0$1,630
Total Invoice$43,180$44,482$46,482$60,705$30,872$32,057
Adjustments for Features-503-1,411-1,6670-995-534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,677$43,071$44,815$60,705$29,877$31,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$394$2,138$18,028$0$1,646

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

Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Remote start    $150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,955$7,230$5,440$6,515$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,515$1,790$0$1,075$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-1,411-1,6670-995-534

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

Model Year20102016
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in191.9 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,198 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 2 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
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 Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Premium 2 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
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 Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Premium 2 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation systemYes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic informationNo
Media drive, largeNo
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible playerNo
iPod integrationYes
SD Card slotNo
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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