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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: $41,770

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $39,960
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $37,298
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 750 350
Rear spoiler 300 300   405
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Wood trim     0  
Floor mats       220
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 698 266
Rear spoiler 279 279   344
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Wood trim     0  
Floor mats       167
Options (change) 16,450 16,450 13,650 975
Options (change) 15,318 15,318 12,714 777
Destination 905 905 905 835
Total Price $52,705 $56,305 $55,955 $41,770
Total Invoice $49,099 $52,447 $52,121 $38,910

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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: $9,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,071
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$52,705$56,305$55,955$41,770
Adjustments for Features-1,200-3,050-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,505$53,255$54,405$41,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,900$0
Total Invoice$49,099$52,447$52,121$38,910
Adjustments for Features-1,118-2,841-1,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,981$49,606$50,677$38,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,696$0

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

Model Year2013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,655$8,505$7,005$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$3,050$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,118-2,841-1,4440

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

Model Year20132016
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.3,472 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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
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
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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