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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: $18,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $17,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $26,621 $30,453
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350       405 405
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Technology Package           1,700 1,180
Sunroof           800  
Floor mats           210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates           350 350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only           490  
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326 326       344 344
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Technology Package           1,505 1,044
Sunroof           708  
Floor mats           159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates           266 266
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only           434  
Options (change) 12,110 12,110 9,530 8,450 5,860 3,955 2,145
Options (change) 11,263 11,263 8,863 7,858 5,449 3,416 1,813
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 835 835
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,985 $54,482 $61,255 $74,625 $80,035 $33,360 $35,670
Total Invoice $48,412 $50,451 $57,032 $69,466 $74,497 $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: $14,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,475
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$51,985$54,482$61,255$74,625$80,035$33,360$35,670
Adjustments for Features-4,365-5,890-6,740-5,415-6,7650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,620$48,592$54,515$69,210$73,270$33,360$35,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,590$25,650$0$1,710
Total Invoice$48,412$50,451$57,032$69,466$74,497$30,872$33,101
Adjustments for Features-4,065-5,454-6,275-5,041-6,2970-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,347$44,997$50,757$64,425$68,200$30,872$32,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$6,410$20,078$23,853$0$1,672

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT     $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Eco accelerator $100     
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning     $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,905$10,430$11,280$9,955$11,305$4,540$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$5,890$6,740$5,415$6,765$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,065-5,454-6,275-5,041-6,2970-557

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

Model Year20162016
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in191.9 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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 partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested137575%
Total Not Requested45025%

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 control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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