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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: $40,155

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,935

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $34,380
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $31,845
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler 300     405
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 350
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Premium Package       2,850
Tech Package       1,150
Floor mats       210
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Rear spoiler 279     344
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 266
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Premium Package       2,502
Tech Package       1,009
Floor mats       159
Options (change) 12,460 12,160 10,165 4,965
Options (change) 11,588 11,309 9,454 4,280
Destination 875 875 875 810
Total Price $47,325 $48,935 $51,030 $40,155
Total Invoice $44,074 $45,571 $47,520 $36,935

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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: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,920
Model Year2011201120112014
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$47,325$48,935$51,030$40,155
Adjustments for Features-235-1,210-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,090$47,725$49,545$40,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$2,455$0
Total Invoice$44,074$45,571$47,520$36,935
Adjustments for Features-219-1,127-1,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,855$44,444$46,137$36,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$589$2,282$0

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

Model Year2011201120112014
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
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$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
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
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$2,715$3,690$3,965$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$1,210$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-219-1,127-1,3830

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

Model Year20112014
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested195071%
Total Not Requested81529%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested93595%
Total Not Requested505%

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