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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: $4,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $38,212 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Body kit 420      
Floor mats 300      
Rear spoiler 405 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 700 700 700
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Heated front seats   750 750 750
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620
Body kit 349      
Floor mats 234      
Rear spoiler 344 279    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 651 651 651
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Heated front seats   698 698 698
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507
Options (change) 1,500 13,120 12,820 10,825
Options (change) 1,218 12,202 11,923 10,068
Destination 885 875 875 875
Total Price $43,325 $47,985 $49,595 $51,690
Total Invoice $40,315 $44,688 $46,185 $48,134

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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: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,886
Model Year2018201120112011
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)?, 11100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,325$47,985$49,595$51,690
Adjustments for Features-3,7750-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$47,985$48,620$50,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,455
Total Invoice$40,315$44,688$46,185$48,134
Adjustments for Features-3,5130-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,802$44,688$45,277$46,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,282

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

Model Year2018201120112011
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   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Moving object detection, front$25   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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 $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   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
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   
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, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
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$6,905$3,130$4,105$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5130-908-1,164

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

Model Year20182011
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested147583%
Total Not Requested30017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested147583%
Total Not Requested30017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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