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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: $42,950

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $19,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,024

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $18,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassMaxima
TrimC55Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $40,940
Base Invoice $50,639 $38,212
Premium Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Body kit   420
Floor mats   300
Rear spoiler   405
Premium Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Body kit   349
Floor mats   234
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 5,880 1,125
Options (change) 5,468 927
Destination 775 885
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,405 $42,950
Total Invoice $58,182 $40,024

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,736
Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassMaxima
TrimC55Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,405$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,405$39,110
Total Invoice$58,182$40,024
Adjustments for Features0-3,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,182$36,446

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

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassMaxima
TrimC55Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,990$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,578

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

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length178.4 in192.8 in
Width68.0 in73.2 in
Height55.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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