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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: $31,155

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $19,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $19,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $27,660
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $25,283
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350       395
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           1,090
Floor mats           185
Illuminated door sill trim plates           235
Sunroof           800
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326       329
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           946
Floor mats           152
Illuminated door sill trim plates           183
Sunroof           729
Options (change) 11,140 11,140 8,560 7,480 4,890 2,705
Options (change) 10,361 10,361 7,961 6,956 4,547 2,339
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 790
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,015 $53,512 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065 $31,155
Total Invoice $47,510 $49,549 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595 $28,412

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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: $14,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,078
Model Year201620162016201620162013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$51,015$53,512$60,285$73,655$79,065$31,155
Adjustments for Features-5,390-6,915-7,765-6,440-7,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,625$46,597$52,520$67,215$71,275$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,590$25,650$0
Total Invoice$47,510$49,549$56,130$68,564$73,595$28,412
Adjustments for Features-5,020-6,403-7,230-5,995-7,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,490$43,146$48,900$62,569$66,344$28,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$656$6,410$20,079$23,854$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning     $200
Moving object detection, rear     $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter     $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
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 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $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 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
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
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$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    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
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 
Total Value of Features$9,355$10,880$11,730$10,405$11,755$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,390$6,915$7,765$6,440$7,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,020-6,403-7,230-5,995-7,2510

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

Model Year20162013
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in191.5 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,109 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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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