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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,930 Nissan Maxima SV | ||||||
| Difference: $5,835 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221 Nissan Maxima SV | ||||||
| Difference: $6,333 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Maxima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SV |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $34,450 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $31,550 |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 375 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Tech Package | 1,850 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,300 | |||||
| Floor mats | 195 | |||||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | 298 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Tech Package | 1,605 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,862 | |||||
| Floor mats | 146 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,090 | 11,090 | 11,090 | 11,090 | 8,290 | 5,720 |
| Options (change) | 10,315 | 10,315 | 10,315 | 10,315 | 7,711 | 4,911 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 760 |
| Total Price | $46,765 | $47,185 | $49,985 | $50,395 | $49,740 | $40,930 |
| Total Invoice | $43,554 | $43,945 | $46,549 | $46,930 | $46,321 | $37,221 |
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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: $3,925 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,554 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Maxima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SV |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $46,765 | $47,185 | $49,985 | $50,395 | $49,740 | $40,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,910 | -2,035 | -3,610 | -3,735 | -2,110 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,855 | $45,150 | $46,375 | $46,660 | $47,630 | $40,930 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $2,775 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,554 | $43,945 | $46,549 | $46,930 | $46,321 | $37,221 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,779 | -1,895 | -3,362 | -3,478 | -1,965 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,775 | $42,050 | $43,187 | $43,452 | $44,356 | $37,221 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $275 | $1,412 | $1,677 | $2,581 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Maxima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Maxima |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | SV |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,590 | $4,715 | $6,290 | $6,415 | $4,790 | $2,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,910 | $2,035 | $3,610 | $3,735 | $2,110 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,779 | -1,895 | -3,362 | -3,478 | -1,965 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Maxima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | Maxima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 190.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 760 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1655 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 33% |
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