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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: $42,020

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,100

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $39,960
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $37,298
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350       405
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440  
designo Package       3,090 550  
Wood trim         0  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable           250
Illuminated door sill trim plates           350
Floor mats           220
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326       344
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409  
designo Package       2,874 512  
Wood trim         0  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable           190
Illuminated door sill trim plates           266
Floor mats           167
Options (change) 12,410 12,410 9,830 9,250 6,710 1,225
Options (change) 11,542 11,542 9,142 8,602 6,240 967
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 835
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,285 $54,782 $61,555 $75,425 $80,885 $42,020
Total Invoice $48,691 $50,730 $57,311 $70,210 $75,288 $39,100

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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: $8,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,148
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$52,285$54,782$61,555$75,425$80,885$42,020
Adjustments for Features-1,550-3,075-3,925-3,150-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,735$51,707$57,630$72,275$76,835$42,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,540$26,100$0
Total Invoice$48,691$50,730$57,311$70,210$75,288$39,100
Adjustments for Features-1,443-2,848-3,654-2,932-3,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,248$47,882$53,657$67,278$71,518$39,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$634$6,409$20,030$24,270$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SPlatinum
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$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
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$0$0 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,980$7,830$7,055$7,955$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$3,075$3,925$3,150$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,443-2,848-3,654-2,932-3,7700

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

Model Year20162016
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in192.8 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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