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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: $13,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $11,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassInsight
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $21,965
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $20,917
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         1,725
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         1,637
Options (change) 4,075 4,075 4,075 4,075 1,725
Options (change) 3,789 3,789 3,789 3,789 1,637
Destination 875 875 875 875 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $37,850 $39,600 $43,950 $63,350 $24,480
Total Invoice $35,261 $36,889 $40,934 $59,123 $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: $11,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,473
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassInsight
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18185/60-15
Total Price$37,850$39,600$43,950$63,350$24,480
Adjustments for Features-1,550-2,725-4,200-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$36,875$39,750$58,550$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$3,450$22,250$0
Total Invoice$35,261$36,889$40,934$59,123$23,344
Adjustments for Features-1,444-2,538-3,912-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,817$34,351$37,022$54,643$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$3,205$20,826$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassInsight
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Chronometer   $100 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,245$5,420$6,895$7,495$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$2,725$4,200$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,444-2,538-3,912-4,4800

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Insight features.

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

Model Year20092012
ModelC-ClassInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in100.4 in
Length182.3 in172.3 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.431.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Insight specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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