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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $18,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $17,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016201620162016
ModelAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SRC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $23,272 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Sport Package 2,370          
Premium Package 2,380          
Technology Package 1,780          
Door sill trim plates 170          
Floor mats 175          
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim           0
Sport Package 2,056          
Premium Package 2,064          
Technology Package 1,543          
Door sill trim plates 134          
Floor mats 134          
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 6,875 10,890 10,890 8,560 7,480 4,890
Options (change) 5,931 10,128 10,128 7,961 6,956 4,547
Destination 760 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $32,745 $50,765 $53,262 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065
Total Invoice $29,963 $47,277 $49,316 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,192
Model Year201120162016201620162016
ModelAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SRC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$32,745$50,765$53,262$60,285$73,655$79,065
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-7,025-7,975-6,650-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$45,265$46,237$52,310$67,005$71,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800
Total Invoice$29,963$47,277$49,316$56,130$68,564$73,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,122-6,505-7,425-6,190-7,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$42,155$42,811$48,705$62,374$66,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$656$6,550$20,219$23,993

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

Model Year201120162016201620162016
ModelAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SRC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
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
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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 
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
Bodyside moldings$75     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $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$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$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 inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,915$9,415$10,940$11,890$10,565$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$7,025$7,975$6,650$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,122-6,505-7,425-6,190-7,447

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

Model Year20112016
ModelAltimaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.8 in
Length190.7 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
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 AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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