Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2006

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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: $10,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120062006
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 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $21,826 $25,340
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350    
Satellite radio 460 460     350 350
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Heated front seats 750 750 750      
Rear spoiler 300          
Wood trim       0    
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800 800
Navigation Package         5,700 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         230  
Braking and Airbag Package         800  
Body kit         340 340
Floor mats         160 160
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115    
Satellite radio 428 428     304 304
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Heated front seats 698 698 698      
Rear spoiler 279          
Wood trim       0    
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694 694
Navigation Package         5,093 1,561
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         172  
Braking and Airbag Package         694  
Body kit         262 262
Floor mats         119 119
Options (change) 7,535 7,235 6,775 5,055 8,380 3,450
Options (change) 7,008 6,729 6,301 4,700 7,338 2,940
Destination 875 875 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $42,400 $44,010 $47,640 $66,230 $32,585 $31,455
Total Invoice $39,494 $40,991 $44,367 $61,801 $29,769 $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: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,063
Model Year201120112011201120062006
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 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$42,400$44,010$47,640$66,230$32,585$31,455
Adjustments for Features-1,375-2,425-4,175-3,7500-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,025$41,585$43,465$62,480$32,585$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$2,440$21,455$1,930$0
Total Invoice$39,494$40,991$44,367$61,801$29,769$28,885
Adjustments for Features-1,281-2,259-3,888-3,4990-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,213$38,732$40,479$58,302$29,769$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$519$2,266$20,089$1,619$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120062006
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
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  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $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$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic information   $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Chronometer   $100  
Compass  $0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25  
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     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 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$3,580$4,630$6,380$5,955$2,205$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$2,425$4,175$3,750$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,281-2,259-3,888-3,4990-735

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

Model Year20112006
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested86552%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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