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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $19,070

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Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $28,995 $35,510
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400 4,150 2,450 2,450    
Heated front seats 580 580          
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050          
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    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Technology Package           1,290  
Floor mats           235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates           375 375
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022 3,860 2,279 2,279    
Heated front seats 539 539          
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 326 326       344 344
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Technology Package           0  
Floor mats           0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates           0 0
Options (change) 10,830 10,830 8,670 7,240 4,650 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 10,073 10,073 8,064 6,734 4,325 344 344
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 885 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,255 $53,762 $61,595 $73,365 $78,375 $32,185 $37,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,855
Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7CVTCVT-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$51,255$53,762$61,595$73,365$78,375$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-3,940-5,465-6,765-5,265-5,9650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,315$48,297$54,830$68,100$72,410$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,515$20,785$25,095$0$4,625

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG 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  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
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     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
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  
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
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Predictive forward collision warning     $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
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$0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
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  
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 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$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 
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 steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$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$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$8,880$10,405$11,705$10,205$10,905$4,940$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$5,465$6,765$5,265$5,965$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,669-5,060-6,299-4,901-5,5520-20

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

Model Year20172018
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested222561%
Total Not Requested141539%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested222561%
Total Not Requested141539%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157553%
Total Not Requested141547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested147564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested70021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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