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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $9,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $8,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassInsight
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $21,965
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $20,917
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,725
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,637
Options (change) 3,955 3,955 3,955 3,955 3,665 1,725
Options (change) 3,678 3,678 3,678 3,678 3,408 1,637
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $33,930 $37,680 $42,280 $42,880 $60,190 $24,480
Total Invoice $31,609 $35,097 $39,375 $39,933 $56,122 $23,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,767
Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassInsight
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18185/60-15
Total Price$33,930$37,680$42,280$42,880$60,190$24,480
Adjustments for Features-535-1,760-1,335-2,560-4,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,395$35,920$40,945$40,320$55,630$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,235$0
Total Invoice$31,609$35,097$39,375$39,933$56,122$23,344
Adjustments for Features-498-1,639-1,243-2,384-4,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,111$33,458$38,132$37,549$51,870$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,759$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Insight

Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassInsight
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener    $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sunroof    $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,005$4,230$3,805$5,030$7,030$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$1,760$1,335$2,560$4,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-498-1,639-1,243-2,384-4,2520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20062012
ModelC-ClassInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in100.4 in
Length178.4 in172.3 in
Width68.0 in66.7 in
Height55.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.231.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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