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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSESLC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800        
Mud guards 130 130        
Stability control 600 600        
Sunroof 900 900        
Floor mats 160 160        
Satellite radio 350 350        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Xenon HID headlights 150 150        
Becker Map Pilot     600 600 600 600
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Premium Package     2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim         0  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694        
Mud guards 99 99        
Stability control 520 520        
Sunroof 780 780        
Floor mats 121 121        
Satellite radio 304 304        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561        
Xenon HID headlights 131 131        
Becker Map Pilot     558 558 558 558
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Premium Package     2,511      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279    
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 8,100 5,400 5,390 2,800
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 7,532 5,021 5,012 2,603
Destination 605 605 925 925 925 925
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $47,425 $54,915 $70,215 $75,625
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $44,169 $51,135 $65,364 $70,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,158
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSESLC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$47,425$54,915$70,215$75,625
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,110-7,335-6,485-7,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$42,315$47,580$63,730$67,990
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$5,265$21,415$25,675
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$44,169$51,135$65,364$70,395
Adjustments for Features-1810-4,759-6,830-6,037-7,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$39,410$44,305$59,327$63,288
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$4,895$19,917$23,878

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

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSESLC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
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
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
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
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50    
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
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
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
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$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
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$3,955$3,755$8,865$11,090$10,240$11,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,110$7,335$6,485$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-4,759-6,830-6,037-7,107

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

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.8 in
Length193.5 in184.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested72525%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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