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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $13,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $13,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SRC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $23,697 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033
Sport Package 2,370            
Premium Package 2,130            
Technology Package 1,780            
Floor mats 180            
Door sill trim plates 175            
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
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
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Wood trim             0
Sport Package 2,056            
Premium Package 1,848            
Technology Package 1,543            
Floor mats 146            
Door sill trim plates 126            
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
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
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 6,635 10,170 10,170 10,170 10,170 7,370 8,710
Options (change) 5,719 9,459 9,459 9,459 9,459 6,855 8,101
Destination 780 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $32,985 $46,895 $47,345 $50,495 $50,945 $50,395 $71,585
Total Invoice $30,196 $43,678 $44,097 $47,026 $47,445 $46,933 $66,759

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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: $10,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,315
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SRC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,985$46,895$47,345$50,495$50,945$50,395$71,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-3,525-5,250-5,375-3,550-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$43,495$43,820$45,245$45,570$46,845$67,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$1,750$2,075$3,350$23,990
Total Invoice$30,196$43,678$44,097$47,026$47,445$46,933$66,759
Adjustments for Features0-3,167-3,283-4,889-5,006-3,306-3,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$40,511$40,814$42,137$42,439$43,627$62,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$303$1,626$1,928$3,116$22,424

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

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.5 SRC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer      $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
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, 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, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,065$5,465$5,590$7,315$7,440$5,615$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$3,525$5,250$5,375$3,550$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,167-3,283-4,889-5,006-3,306-3,824

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

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length190.7 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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