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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $20,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $19,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSentra
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $19,070
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $17,786
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     210
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Sunroof             750
Mud guards             140
Floor mats             165
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     166
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Sunroof             651
Mud guards             106
Floor mats             129
Options (change) 5,920 5,920 5,920 5,920 3,120 4,460 1,265
Options (change) 5,506 5,506 5,506 5,506 2,902 4,148 1,052
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $41,595 $42,015 $44,815 $45,225 $44,570 $65,965 $21,030
Total Invoice $38,745 $39,136 $41,740 $42,121 $41,512 $61,528 $19,533

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,331
Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSentra
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$41,595$42,015$44,815$45,225$44,570$65,965$21,030
Adjustments for Features-5,240-5,365-6,940-7,065-5,440-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,355$36,650$37,875$38,160$39,130$60,025$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670$0
Total Invoice$38,745$39,136$41,740$42,121$41,512$61,528$19,533
Adjustments for Features-4,881-4,997-6,464-6,580-5,067-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,864$34,139$35,276$35,541$36,445$55,988$19,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581$22,124$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSentra
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$6,680$6,805$8,380$8,505$6,880$7,380$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$5,365$6,940$7,065$5,440$5,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,881-4,997-6,464-6,580-5,067-5,5400

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.7 in
Length180.7 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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