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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $38,212 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Body kit 420      
Floor mats 300      
Rear spoiler 405      
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375
Body kit 349      
Floor mats 234      
Rear spoiler 344      
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660
iPod integration   349 349 349
Options (change) 1,125 9,985 9,985 8,585
Options (change) 927 9,287 9,287 7,985
Destination 885 825 825 825
Total Price $42,950 $42,410 $44,110 $46,310
Total Invoice $40,024 $39,500 $41,081 $43,127

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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: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,763
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,950$42,410$44,110$46,310
Adjustments for Features-4,6000-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,350$42,410$42,935$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450
Total Invoice$40,024$39,500$41,081$43,127
Adjustments for Features-4,2870-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,737$39,500$39,987$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277

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

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$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   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,455$2,855$4,030$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2870-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20182008
ModelMaximaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length192.8 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%

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