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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $25,648 $27,575
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Wood trim       0    
Driver Preferred Package         3,600 1,000
Mud guards         140 140
Stability control         600 600
Sunroof         900 900
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights         150 150
Satellite radio         350 350
Floor mats         170 170
Rear spoiler           360
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Wood trim       0    
Driver Preferred Package         3,122 867
Mud guards         105 105
Stability control         520 520
Sunroof         780 780
Navigation system         1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights         131 131
Satellite radio         304 304
Floor mats         127 127
Rear spoiler           282
Options (change) 7,960 7,960 6,560 4,740 7,710 5,470
Options (change) 7,404 7,404 6,102 4,408 6,650 4,677
Destination 825 825 825 875 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,385 $42,085 $44,285 $61,115 $36,385 $36,245
Total Invoice $37,617 $39,198 $41,244 $57,017 $32,923 $32,877

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,563
Model Year200820082008200820072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,385$42,085$44,285$61,115$36,385$36,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,450-1,850-960-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$40,835$42,835$59,265$35,425$35,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$2,450$18,880$40$0
Total Invoice$37,617$39,198$41,244$57,017$32,923$32,877
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,350-1,726-869-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,617$38,034$39,894$55,291$32,054$32,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$417$2,277$17,674$0$43

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

Model Year200820082008200820072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$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$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,030$3,280$3,480$3,880$2,990$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,450$1,850$960$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,350-1,726-869-780

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

Model Year20082007
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.2 in
Length182.3 in193.5 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested182562%
Total Not Requested112538%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested77576%

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