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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,817

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $32,860
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $30,097
Premium 1 Package 1,300 1,300        
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350       370
Heated front seats 580 580        
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Premium 3 Package       2,450 2,450  
designo Package       3,100 500  
Premium Package           3,450
Tech Package           1,850
Floor mats           180
Premium 1 Package 1,209 1,209        
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326       292
Heated front seats 539 539        
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Premium 3 Package       2,279 2,279  
designo Package       2,883 465  
Premium Package           2,993
Tech Package           1,605
Floor mats           135
Options (change) 8,555 8,555 6,035 8,640 6,040 5,850
Options (change) 7,957 7,957 5,613 8,036 5,618 5,025
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,980 $51,487 $58,960 $74,765 $79,765 $39,405
Total Invoice $45,617 $47,666 $54,898 $69,597 $74,247 $35,817

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,359
Model Year201720172017201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$48,980$51,487$58,960$74,765$79,765$39,405
Adjustments for Features-3,695-5,220-6,370-7,035-7,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$46,267$52,590$67,730$72,030$39,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,305$22,445$26,745$0
Total Invoice$45,617$47,666$54,898$69,597$74,247$35,817
Adjustments for Features-3,441-4,833-5,931-6,549-7,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,176$42,833$48,967$63,048$67,047$35,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$657$6,791$20,872$24,871$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power trunk closer   $350$350 
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
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Variable intermittent wipers     $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$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0 
Handwriting recognition   $200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Rear seat audio controls     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat     $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
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$300$300$300$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 
Total Value of Features$7,240$8,765$9,915$10,580$11,280$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$5,220$6,370$7,035$7,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,441-4,833-5,931-6,549-7,2000

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

Model Year20172009
ModelC-ClassMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in190.6 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74032%
Total Not Requested155068%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested252592%
Total Not Requested2158%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119098%
Total Not Requested252%

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