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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,325

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $38,212 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Floor mats 300        
Rear spoiler 405 350      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375        
Body kit 420        
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Parking Assist Package   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
Heated steering wheel   250      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850   850
Heated front seats   580      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Floor mats 234        
Rear spoiler 344 326      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291        
Body kit 349        
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Parking Assist Package   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
Heated steering wheel   233      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791   791
Heated front seats   539      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 1,500 12,930 9,070 8,490 6,750
Options (change) 1,218 12,028 8,437 7,897 6,279
Destination 885 995 995 995 995
Total Price $43,325 $54,175 $63,465 $75,585 $81,445
Total Invoice $40,315 $50,456 $59,094 $70,365 $75,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,091
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,325$54,175$63,465$75,585$81,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-4,200-3,050-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$50,900$59,265$72,535$77,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,365$21,635$26,795
Total Invoice$40,315$50,456$59,094$70,365$75,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,911-2,839-3,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,315$47,406$55,183$67,526$72,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,777$20,120$24,918

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150   
Collision preparation system, rear $100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane keeping assist $400   
Moving object detection, front$25    
Moving object detection, rear$25    
Pedestrian detection $50   
Predictive forward collision warning$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
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$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
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 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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $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$4,905$8,180$9,105$7,955$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$4,200$3,050$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,050-3,911-2,839-3,491

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.8 in
Length192.8 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested75032%
Total Not Requested160068%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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