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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $15,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $15,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMatrixMatrix
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $15,148 $17,420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Wood trim         0 0    
Extra Value Package 2             880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)             390  
Side curtain airbags             645 645
Stability control             650  
4-speed automatic             830  
Sunroof               750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Wood trim         0 0    
Extra Value Package 2             792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)             335  
Side curtain airbags             555 555
Stability control             559  
4-speed automatic             753  
Sunroof               600
Options (change) 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 720 720 3,395 1,395
Options (change) 948 948 948 948 669 669 2,994 1,155
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 580 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $36,695 $37,115 $39,915 $40,325 $42,170 $62,225 $20,715 $21,225
Total Invoice $34,187 $34,578 $37,182 $37,563 $39,279 $58,049 $18,722 $19,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,556
Model Year20122012201220122012201220062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMatrixMatrix
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$36,695$37,115$39,915$40,325$42,170$62,225$20,715$21,225
Adjustments for Features-3,995-4,195-5,695-5,895-5,595-6,195-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$32,920$34,220$34,430$36,575$56,030$19,815$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$1,520$1,730$3,875$23,330$0$1,410
Total Invoice$34,187$34,578$37,182$37,563$39,279$58,049$18,722$19,155
Adjustments for Features-3,722-3,908-5,305-5,491-5,211-5,779-8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,465$30,670$31,877$32,072$34,068$52,270$17,909$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$1,412$1,607$3,603$21,805$0$1,246

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMatrixMatrix
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed automatic      $800 
6-speed manual       $150
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50$50
Cargo cover      $75$75
Cargo net      $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio    $200$200  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Chronometer     $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat      $150$150
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$5,605$5,805$7,305$7,505$7,205$7,805$2,510$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,995$4,195$5,695$5,895$5,595$6,195$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,722-3,908-5,305-5,491-5,211-5,779-8130

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

Model Year20122006
ModelC-ClassMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in102.4 in
Length180.7 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.453.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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