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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $57,350 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $53,336 $26,229 $28,286
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400 1,400    
Universal Media Interface 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300       370
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590      
Seating Package     3,030    
Wood trim     0    
Platinum Edition Package       1,100 1,100
Sensory Package       2,550  
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302 1,302    
Universal Media Interface 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Rear spoiler 279       291
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479      
Seating Package     2,818    
Wood trim     0    
Platinum Edition Package       1,006 1,006
Sensory Package       2,213  
Floor mats       131 131
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Navigation system       1,561 1,561
Options (change) 8,730 6,130 7,570 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 8,120 5,702 7,041 6,211 4,289
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $43,205 $46,755 $67,895 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $40,243 $43,545 $63,352 $33,135 $33,270

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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: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,244
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,205$46,755$67,895$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,800-150-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,205$45,505$65,095$36,300$36,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$21,890$0$170
Total Invoice$40,243$43,545$63,352$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-2,613-136-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,243$42,381$60,739$32,999$33,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,138$20,496$0$225

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

Model Year20102010201020082008
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  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
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  $100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,690$5,240$2,590$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,800$150$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-2,613-136-46

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

Model Year20102008
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 2 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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

Premium 2 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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 2 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%
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

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?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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