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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: $39,790

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,183

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $33,410
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $30,600
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Premium Package       3,230
Tech Package       1,850
Rear spoiler       370
Floor mats       180
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Premium Package       2,801
Tech Package       1,605
Rear spoiler       292
Floor mats       135
Options (change) 9,335 9,335 7,935 5,630
Options (change) 8,683 8,683 7,381 4,833
Destination 825 825 825 750
Total Price $41,760 $43,460 $45,660 $39,790
Total Invoice $38,896 $40,477 $42,523 $36,183

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,250
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$41,760$43,460$45,660$39,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$42,285$44,210$39,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$38,896$40,477$42,523$36,183
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,896$39,383$41,173$35,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,065$4,340$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-537

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

Model Year20082010
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in190.6 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.2 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 seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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 seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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 seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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 sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested145559%
Total Not Requested101541%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

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