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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,000

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,395

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $34,450
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $31,550
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Premium Package         925 3,300
Tech Package           1,850
Rear spoiler           375
Floor mats           195
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558 558        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Premium Package         860 2,862
Tech Package           1,605
Rear spoiler           298
Floor mats           146
Options (change) 8,025 8,025 7,425 7,425 5,880 5,720
Options (change) 7,464 7,464 6,906 6,906 5,468 4,911
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,000 $41,750 $45,750 $46,350 $62,405 $40,930
Total Invoice $35,395 $38,883 $42,603 $43,161 $58,182 $37,221

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $270
Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,000$41,750$45,750$46,350$62,405$40,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,700-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$40,525$45,450$44,825$59,705$38,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,705$0
Total Invoice$35,395$38,883$42,603$43,161$58,182$37,221
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-2,517-2,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,395$37,742$42,324$41,741$55,665$35,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,270$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Proximity key     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net     $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, remote    $200 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Media drive     $15
Rear seat audio controls     $25
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat     $150
Folding second row seats    $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,990$3,215$2,290$3,515$4,690$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,700$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-2,517-2,096

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length178.4 in190.6 in
Width68.0 in73.2 in
Height55.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145089%
Total Not Requested17511%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145089%
Total Not Requested17511%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145089%
Total Not Requested17511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145089%
Total Not Requested17511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22538%
Total Not Requested37562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested102041%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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