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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: $43,575

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $7,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $7,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $38,212 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Floor mats 300        
Rear spoiler 405 300 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250        
Body kit 420        
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700      
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system   550 550 550 550
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Floor mats 234        
Rear spoiler 344 279 279    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212        
Body kit 349        
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511      
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Blind spot warning system   512 512 512 512
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 1,750 12,150 9,450 9,440 6,850
Options (change) 1,430 11,299 8,788 8,779 6,370
Destination 885 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,575 $51,475 $58,965 $74,265 $79,675
Total Invoice $40,527 $47,936 $54,902 $69,131 $74,162

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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: $7,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,617
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,575$51,475$58,965$74,265$79,675
Adjustments for Features0-850-3,150-1,700-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,575$50,625$55,815$72,565$76,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190$21,940$26,200
Total Invoice$40,527$47,936$54,902$69,131$74,162
Adjustments for Features0-792-2,933-1,582-2,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$47,144$51,969$67,549$71,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,825$20,405$24,365

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

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Moving object detection, front$25    
Moving object detection, rear$25    
Predictive forward collision warning$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
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$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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    
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $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$4,905$5,755$8,055$6,605$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$3,150$1,700$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-792-2,933-1,582-2,653

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

Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.8 in
Length192.8 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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