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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $40,940
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $38,212
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Body kit       420
Floor mats       300
Rear spoiler       405
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Body kit       349
Floor mats       234
Rear spoiler       344
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 1,125
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 927
Destination 825 825 825 885
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $42,950
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $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: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,763
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$38,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$40,024
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$35,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$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
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$2,855$4,030$4,305$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,287

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

Model Year20082018
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in192.8 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.3 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, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%

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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