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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: $11,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $25,511 $27,437
Becker Map Pilot 600 600 600 600    
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Premium Package 2,700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Wood trim     0      
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
Becker Map Pilot 558 558 558 558    
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Premium Package 2,511          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Wood trim     0      
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) 8,100 5,400 5,390 2,800 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 7,532 5,021 5,012 2,603 6,551 4,210
Destination 925 925 925 925 605 605
Total Price $47,425 $54,915 $70,215 $75,625 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $44,169 $51,135 $65,364 $70,395 $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: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,158
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$47,425$54,915$70,215$75,625$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-5,110-7,335-6,485-7,635-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,315$47,580$63,730$67,990$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,265$21,415$25,675$400$0
Total Invoice$44,169$51,135$65,364$70,395$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-4,759-6,830-6,037-7,107-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,410$44,305$59,327$63,288$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,895$19,917$23,878$234$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Cassette player    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,865$11,090$10,240$11,390$3,955$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$7,335$6,485$7,635$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,759-6,830-6,037-7,107-1810

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

Model Year20152006
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.2 in
Length184.5 in193.5 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested72525%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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