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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: $17,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $26,621 $30,453
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Rear spoiler 300 300     405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 750   350 350
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Wood trim       0    
Technology Package         1,700 1,180
Sunroof         800  
Floor mats         210 210
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         490  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Rear spoiler 279 279     344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 698   266 266
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Wood trim       0    
Technology Package         1,505 1,044
Sunroof         708  
Floor mats         159 159
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only         434  
Options (change) 14,670 14,670 11,870 12,460 3,955 2,145
Options (change) 13,645 13,645 11,041 11,589 3,416 1,813
Destination 905 905 905 905 835 835
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $50,925 $54,525 $54,175 $74,865 $33,360 $35,670
Total Invoice $47,426 $50,774 $50,448 $69,808 $30,872 $33,101

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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: $13,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,815
Model Year201320132013201320162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$50,925$54,525$54,175$74,865$33,360$35,670
Adjustments for Features-4,015-5,865-4,165-4,6150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,910$48,660$50,010$70,250$33,360$35,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,100$23,340$0$1,710
Total Invoice$47,426$50,774$50,448$69,808$30,872$33,101
Adjustments for Features-3,739-5,462-3,878-4,3030-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,687$45,312$46,570$65,505$30,872$32,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,883$21,818$0$1,672

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

Model Year201320132013201320162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
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, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
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 headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
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  
Wood trim   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,355$10,205$8,505$8,955$4,340$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$5,865$4,165$4,615$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,739-5,462-3,878-4,3030-557

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

Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in191.9 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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 control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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