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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: $8,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $8,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $38,212 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Floor mats 300          
Rear spoiler 405 350 350      
Body kit 420          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250          
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Multimedia Package   2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package         3,090 550
Wood trim           0
Floor mats 234          
Rear spoiler 344 326 326      
Body kit 349          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212          
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Multimedia Package   2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package         2,874 512
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,750 12,410 12,410 9,830 9,250 6,710
Options (change) 1,430 11,542 11,542 9,142 8,602 6,240
Destination 885 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $43,575 $52,285 $54,782 $61,555 $75,425 $80,885
Total Invoice $40,527 $48,691 $50,730 $57,311 $70,210 $75,288

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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: $7,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,907
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,575$52,285$54,782$61,555$75,425$80,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,875-3,725-2,950-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,575$50,935$51,907$57,830$72,475$77,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$6,895$21,540$26,100
Total Invoice$40,527$48,691$50,730$57,311$70,210$75,288
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-2,662-3,468-2,746-3,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$47,434$48,068$53,843$67,464$71,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$634$6,409$20,030$24,270

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

Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelMaximaC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPlatinumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
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$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$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$0
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$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$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,455$6,980$7,830$7,055$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,875$3,725$2,950$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-2,662-3,468-2,746-3,584

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

Model Year20182016
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

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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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