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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: $42,950

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $19,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,024

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $18,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMaximaC-Class
TrimPlatinumC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $54,450
Base Invoice $38,212 $50,639
Body kit 420  
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 300  
Premium Package   925
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Navigation system   2,210
Body kit 349  
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 234  
Premium Package   860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Navigation system   2,055
Options (change) 1,125 5,880
Options (change) 927 5,468
Destination 885 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $42,950 $62,405
Total Invoice $40,024 $58,182

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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: $23,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,736
Model Year20182006
ModelMaximaC-Class
TrimPlatinumC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,950$62,405
Adjustments for Features-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,110$62,405
Total Invoice$40,024$58,182
Adjustments for Features-3,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,446$58,182

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMaximaC-Class
TrimPlatinumC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,830$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5780

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMaximaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.9 in
Length192.8 in178.4 in
Width73.2 in68.0 in
Height56.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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