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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $7,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $56,300 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $30,597 $36,270 $52,359 $25,511 $27,437
Premium II Package 3,500 1,350 1,100    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570      
Seating Package     2,980    
Wood trim     0    
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Satellite radio       350 350
Floor mats       160 160
Premium II Package 3,255 1,256 1,023    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460      
Seating Package     2,771    
Wood trim     0    
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Navigation system       1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Satellite radio       304 304
Floor mats       121 121
Options (change) 8,770 6,620 7,780 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 8,155 6,156 7,234 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $42,545 $46,495 $67,055 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $39,627 $43,301 $62,568 $32,667 $32,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,212
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,545$46,495$67,055$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-175-1,625-3,375-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,370$44,870$63,680$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$21,310$400$0
Total Invoice$39,627$43,301$62,568$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-163-1,513-3,149-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,464$41,788$59,419$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,324$19,955$234$0

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

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$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  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,880$3,330$5,080$1,905$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$1,625$3,375$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-1,513-3,149-1810

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Maxima features.

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

Model Year20092006
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.3,474 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
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%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

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, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested225079%
Total Not Requested60021%

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, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%

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