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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $16,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $15,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Premium Package 2,460   2,700      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500          
Technology Package 2,000 2,000        
Floor mats 175 175        
Door sill trim plates 170 170        
Stability control   600        
Rear spoiler   370 300 300    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600 600 600
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rearview camera     460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package 2,134   2,511      
6-speed shiftable CVT 463          
Technology Package 1,735 1,735        
Floor mats 134 134        
Door sill trim plates 134 134        
Stability control   520        
Rear spoiler   295 279 279    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558 558 558
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rearview camera     428 428 428 428
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 8,560 5,860 5,850 3,260
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 7,960 5,449 5,440 3,031
Destination 695 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $47,885 $55,375 $70,675 $76,085
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $44,597 $51,563 $65,792 $70,823

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,493
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$31,180$33,390$47,885$55,375$70,675$76,085
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,900-7,200-6,250-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$42,985$48,175$64,425$68,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$5,190$21,440$25,700
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$44,597$51,563$65,792$70,823
Adjustments for Features-920-4,564-6,704-5,818-6,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$40,033$44,859$59,974$63,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0$4,826$19,941$23,902

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

Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelAltimaAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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 inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
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$4,590$4,490$9,390$11,690$10,740$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,900$7,200$6,250$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,564-6,704-5,818-6,888

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

Model Year20092015
ModelAltimaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.8 in
Length189.8 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested352579%
Total Not Requested92521%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

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

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