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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: $44,035

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $5,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $41,540
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700 375
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300   405
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0  
Body kit           420
Floor mats           300
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651 291
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279   344
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0  
Body kit           349
Floor mats           234
Options (change) 14,270 13,300 14,270 13,300 11,470 1,500
Options (change) 13,273 12,371 13,273 12,371 10,669 1,218
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 995
Total Price $49,945 $49,395 $53,165 $52,605 $52,920 $44,035

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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: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,867
Model Year201220122012201220122019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$49,945$49,395$53,165$52,605$52,920$44,035
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,420$49,395$50,940$50,905$52,195$42,460
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Remote app     $25
Remote start     $150
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front     $25
Moving object detection, rear     $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning     $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor     $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0
Laminated front side windows     $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$5,305$4,780$7,005$6,480$5,505$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-79

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

Model Year20122019
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in192.8 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,553 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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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