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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $26,229 $28,286
Power driver seat 600 600        
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420    
Platinum Edition Package         1,100 1,100
Sensory Package         2,550  
Floor mats         175 175
Stability control         600 600
Sunroof         900 900
Power driver seat 558 558        
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642    
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391    
Platinum Edition Package         1,006 1,006
Sensory Package         2,213  
Floor mats         131 131
Stability control         520 520
Sunroof         780 780
Options (change) 9,735 9,735 9,135 9,135 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 9,055 9,055 8,497 8,497 6,211 3,998
Destination 775 775 775 775 695 695
Total Price $40,160 $43,910 $47,910 $48,510 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $37,405 $40,892 $44,612 $45,170 $33,135 $32,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,724
Model Year200720072007200720082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,160$43,910$47,910$48,510$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-1,600-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,160$42,685$47,610$46,985$34,850$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0$0
Total Invoice$37,405$40,892$44,612$45,170$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-1,454-1,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,405$39,751$44,333$43,750$31,681$31,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$6,928$6,345$0$112

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

Model Year200720072007200720082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Proximity key    $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,590$2,815$1,890$3,115$3,190$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,600$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,454-1,186

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

Model Year20072008
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in111.2 in
Length178.4 in193.5 in
Width68.0 in71.7 in
Height55.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.5 ft3

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

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%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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

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%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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