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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: $37,645

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $10,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $27,900
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $25,511
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460       350
Rear spoiler 350        
Heated front seats 580        
Heated steering wheel 250        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Polished alloy wheels     1,950 1,250 1,550
Driver Preferred Package         3,500
Mud guards         130
Xenon HID headlights         150
Floor mats         160
Sunroof         900
Navigation system         1,800
Stability control         600
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Satellite radio 428       304
Rear spoiler 326        
Heated front seats 539        
Heated steering wheel 233        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Polished alloy wheels     1,814 1,163 1,102
Driver Preferred Package         3,035
Mud guards         99
Xenon HID headlights         131
Floor mats         121
Sunroof         780
Navigation system         1,561
Stability control         520
Options (change) 5,785 4,515 5,885 3,445 9,140
Options (change) 5,382 4,200 5,474 3,205 7,653
Destination 995 995 995 995 605
Total Price $47,030 $58,910 $72,980 $78,140 $37,645
Total Invoice $43,810 $54,857 $67,942 $72,741 $33,769

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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: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,956
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8265hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$47,030$58,910$72,980$78,140$37,645
Adjustments for Features-4,385-7,485-6,435-7,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,645$51,425$66,545$71,005$37,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,780$23,900$28,360$0
Total Invoice$43,810$54,857$67,942$72,741$33,769
Adjustments for Features-4,085-6,970-5,991-6,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,725$47,887$61,951$66,099$33,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,162$22,226$26,374$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMaxima
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $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 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
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
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter    $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
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
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
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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 steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
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$7,790$10,890$9,840$10,540$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$7,485$6,435$7,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,085-6,970-5,991-6,6420

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

Model Year20182006
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 Capacity17.4 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

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

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested222578%
Total Not Requested62522%

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