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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $12,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $12,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $26,229 $28,286
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350 350         370
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Platinum Edition Package           1,100 1,100
Sensory Package           2,550  
Floor mats           175 175
Stability control           600 600
Sunroof           900 900
Navigation system           1,800 1,800
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326 326         291
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Platinum Edition Package           1,006 1,006
Sensory Package           2,213  
Floor mats           131 131
Stability control           520 520
Sunroof           780 780
Navigation system           1,561 1,561
Options (change) 9,050 9,050 6,470 5,390 2,800 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 8,417 8,417 6,017 5,012 2,603 6,211 4,289
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,925 $51,422 $58,195 $71,565 $76,975 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $45,566 $47,605 $54,186 $66,620 $71,651 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,284
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$48,925$51,422$58,195$71,565$76,975$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,550-6,075-6,925-5,600-6,950-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,375$45,347$51,270$65,965$70,025$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,590$25,650$0$170
Total Invoice$45,566$47,605$54,186$66,620$71,651$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-4,238-5,624-6,448-5,213-6,469-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,328$41,981$47,738$61,407$65,182$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$653$6,410$20,079$23,854$0$226

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaximaMaxima
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
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$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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 
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  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$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 inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$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$8,940$10,465$11,315$9,990$11,340$4,490$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$6,075$6,925$5,600$6,950$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,238-5,624-6,448-5,213-6,469-910

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

Model Year20162008
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.3,580 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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin 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 AMG C63 S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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