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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: $6,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $5,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $38,212 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Body kit 420          
Floor mats 300          
Rear spoiler 405 300 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 700 700 700 700 700
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim           0
Body kit 349          
Floor mats 234          
Rear spoiler 344 279 279 279 279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 651 651 651 651 651
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,500 14,270 13,300 14,270 13,300 11,470
Options (change) 1,218 13,273 12,371 13,273 12,371 10,669
Destination 885 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $43,325 $49,945 $49,395 $53,165 $52,605 $52,920
Total Invoice $40,315 $46,512 $46,001 $49,507 $48,986 $49,279

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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: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,152
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,325$49,945$49,395$53,165$52,605$52,920
Adjustments for Features-1,575-5250-2,225-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,750$49,420$49,395$50,940$50,905$52,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$40,315$46,512$46,001$49,507$48,986$49,279
Adjustments for Features-1,466-4890-2,072-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,849$46,023$46,001$47,435$47,403$48,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603

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

Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100     
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250
Remote app$25     
Remote start$150     
Sunshade, rear, power$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Moving object detection, front$25     
Moving object detection, rear$25     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning$250     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Laminated front side windows$200     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50$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 headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,355$5,305$4,780$7,005$6,480$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$525$0$2,225$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,466-4890-2,072-1,583-675

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length192.8 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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