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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,755 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL | |||||||
| Difference: $14,180 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL | |||||||
| Difference: $13,342 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Altima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 2.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $28,150 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $26,232 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 405 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 1,090 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 135 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | 651 | 266 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 344 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 965 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 702 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 106 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 10,260 | 10,260 | 10,260 | 10,260 | 7,460 | 8,100 | 2,780 |
| Options (change) | 9,543 | 9,543 | 9,543 | 9,543 | 6,939 | 7,534 | 2,383 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,935 | $46,355 | $49,155 | $49,565 | $48,910 | $69,605 | $31,755 |
| Total Invoice | $42,782 | $43,173 | $45,777 | $46,158 | $45,549 | $64,914 | $29,440 |
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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: $11,975 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,288 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Altima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 2.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 182hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $45,935 | $46,355 | $49,155 | $49,565 | $48,910 | $69,605 | $31,755 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,205 | -2,330 | -3,905 | -4,030 | -2,405 | -2,805 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,730 | $44,025 | $45,250 | $45,535 | $46,505 | $66,800 | $31,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $2,775 | $23,070 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $42,782 | $43,173 | $45,777 | $46,158 | $45,549 | $64,914 | $29,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,054 | -2,170 | -3,637 | -3,753 | -2,240 | -2,616 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,728 | $41,003 | $42,140 | $42,405 | $43,309 | $62,298 | $29,440 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $275 | $1,412 | $1,677 | $2,581 | $21,570 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Altima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 2.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| CVT | $1000 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Moving object detection, rear | $25 | ||||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,030 | $5,155 | $6,730 | $6,855 | $5,230 | $5,630 | $2,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,205 | $2,330 | $3,905 | $4,030 | $2,405 | $2,805 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,054 | -2,170 | -3,637 | -3,753 | -2,240 | -2,616 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | Altima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,109 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 45.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Moving object detection, rear | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
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