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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $10,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMatrix
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $19,565
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $18,097
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Sport Package           1,240
Premium Package           1,410
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Sport Package           1,103
Premium Package           1,255
Options (change) 4,035 4,035 4,035 4,035 1,955 2,650
Options (change) 3,753 3,753 3,753 3,753 1,818 2,358
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $34,010 $37,760 $42,360 $42,960 $58,480 $22,975
Total Invoice $31,684 $35,172 $39,450 $40,008 $54,532 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,735
Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMatrix
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,010$37,760$42,360$42,960$58,480$22,975
Adjustments for Features-2,935-4,160-3,735-4,960-5,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,075$33,600$38,625$38,000$53,145$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,070$0
Total Invoice$31,684$35,172$39,450$40,008$54,532$21,215
Adjustments for Features-2,734-3,875-3,478-4,619-4,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,950$31,297$35,972$35,389$49,557$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,022$6,439$20,607$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMatrix
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55S
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 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Heated front seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,180$5,405$4,980$6,205$6,580$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$4,160$3,735$4,960$5,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,734-3,875-3,478-4,619-4,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062012
ModelC-ClassMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in102.4 in
Length178.4 in171.9 in
Width68.0 in69.5 in
Height55.6 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.261.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%

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