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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $15,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $14,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614 $23,337 $27,221
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300       370
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Wood trim           0    
Premium Package             2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT             500  
Technology Package             2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates             170 170
Floor mats             175 175
Stability control               600
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279       295
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Wood trim           0    
Premium Package             2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT             463  
Technology Package             1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates             134 134
Floor mats             134 134
Stability control               520
Options (change) 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 7,200 8,540 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 9,301 9,301 9,301 9,301 6,697 7,943 4,600 2,818
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $46,255 $46,675 $49,855 $50,265 $49,505 $70,945 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $43,082 $43,472 $46,430 $46,811 $46,104 $66,162 $28,632 $30,734

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,641
Model Year20132013201320132013201320092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$46,255$46,675$49,855$50,265$49,505$70,945$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-3,115-3,240-4,965-5,090-3,265-3,815-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,140$43,435$44,890$45,175$46,240$67,130$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,750$2,035$3,100$23,990$0$2,310
Total Invoice$43,082$43,472$46,430$46,811$46,104$66,162$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,901-3,018-4,624-4,740-3,041-3,558-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,181$40,454$41,806$42,071$43,063$62,604$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$273$1,625$1,890$2,882$22,423$0$2,194

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer     $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100   
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$5,080$5,205$6,930$7,055$5,230$5,780$2,065$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$3,240$4,965$5,090$3,265$3,815$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,901-3,018-4,624-4,740-3,041-3,558-920

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

Model Year20132009
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in189.8 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested382586%
Total Not Requested62514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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