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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: $44,285

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $8,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $41,540
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400 4,150 2,450 2,450  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
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        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
designo Package       3,100 500  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable           250
Illuminated door sill trim plates           375
Body kit           420
Floor mats           300
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022 3,860 2,279 2,279  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326       344
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
designo Package       2,883 465  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable           212
Illuminated door sill trim plates           291
Body kit           349
Floor mats           234
Options (change) 12,810 12,810 10,650 9,730 7,130 1,750
Options (change) 11,915 11,915 9,906 9,050 6,632 1,430
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,235 $55,742 $63,575 $75,855 $80,855 $44,285

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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: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,985
Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7CVT-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)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$53,235$55,742$63,575$75,855$80,855$44,285
Adjustments for Features-2,325-3,850-5,150-3,900-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,910$51,892$58,425$71,955$76,255$44,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,515$21,045$25,345$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPlatinum
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   
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    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
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$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
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 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $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 
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
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 
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 
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$6,630$8,155$9,455$8,205$8,905$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$3,850$5,150$3,900$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,165-3,566-4,795-3,630-4,2820

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

Model Year20172019
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.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested262572%
Total Not Requested101528%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested262572%
Total Not Requested101528%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197566%
Total Not Requested101534%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested66529%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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