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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,780

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $16,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,855

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $15,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLEAF
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $35,120
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $33,265
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Door sill trim plates             130
Floor mats             180
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Door sill trim plates             106
Floor mats             134
Options (change) 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 7,200 8,540 310
Options (change) 9,301 9,301 9,301 9,301 6,697 7,943 240
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $45,675 $46,095 $48,895 $49,305 $48,650 $70,045 $28,780
Total Invoice $42,540 $42,931 $45,535 $45,916 $45,307 $65,323 $26,855

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,114
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLEAF
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8107hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$45,675$46,095$48,895$49,305$48,650$70,045$28,780
Adjustments for Features-2,760-2,885-4,460-4,585-2,960-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,915$43,210$44,435$44,720$45,690$66,585$28,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670$0
Total Invoice$42,540$42,931$45,535$45,916$45,307$65,323$26,855
Adjustments for Features-2,571-2,687-4,154-4,270-2,757-3,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,969$40,244$41,381$41,646$42,550$62,096$26,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581$22,127$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLEAF
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic      $800
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100
Photovoltaic solar panel      $250
Remote app      $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo mat      $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump      $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack      $0
6.6 kW onboard charger      $500
DC quick-charging capability      $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity      $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Digital instruments      $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights      $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$7,595$7,720$9,295$9,420$7,795$8,295$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$2,885$4,460$4,585$2,960$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,571-2,687-4,154-4,270-2,757-3,2270

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.430.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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