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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: $19,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600 $25,180 $29,380
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100 500    
Heated front seats 580          
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Rear spoiler 350         370
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700        
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
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883 465    
Heated front seats 539          
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Rear spoiler 326         295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651        
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) 8,175 5,995 4,445 2,695 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 7,604 5,576 4,134 2,507 4,600 2,818
Destination 995 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $50,570 $62,240 $72,440 $78,290 $31,180 $33,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,367
Model Year201920192019201920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$50,570$62,240$72,440$78,290$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-5,175-7,600-6,650-7,350-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,395$54,640$65,790$70,940$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,245$20,395$25,545$0$2,310

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

Model Year201920192019201920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassAltimaAltima
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,715$11,140$10,190$10,890$3,640$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$7,600$6,650$7,350$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-880-802-471-329-920

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

Model Year20192009
ModelC-ClassAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in189.8 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-dash200No
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 Requested362581%
Total Not Requested82519%
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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