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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: $10,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $10,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614 $25,511 $27,437
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
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 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
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) 9,350 9,350 9,350 9,350 6,550 7,890 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 8,696 8,696 8,696 8,696 6,092 7,338 6,551 4,210
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $45,605 $46,025 $49,205 $49,615 $48,855 $70,295 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $42,477 $42,867 $45,825 $46,206 $45,499 $65,557 $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: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,710
Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,605$46,025$49,205$49,615$48,855$70,295$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,700-2,900-4,550-4,750-3,050-3,400-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,905$43,125$44,655$44,865$45,805$66,895$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$1,750$1,960$2,900$23,990$400$0
Total Invoice$42,477$42,867$45,825$46,206$45,499$65,557$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-2,515-2,701-4,237-4,424-2,840-3,171-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,962$40,166$41,588$41,782$42,659$62,386$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$204$1,626$1,820$2,697$22,424$234$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40$40
Cargo net      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Cassette player      $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer     $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights      $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$4,505$4,705$6,355$6,555$4,855$5,205$2,005$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$2,900$4,550$4,750$3,050$3,400$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,515-2,701-4,237-4,424-2,840-3,171-1810

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

Model Year20132006
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.2 in
Length180.7 in193.5 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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 reverse25Yes
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 Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%

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 reverse25Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%

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