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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $17,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $16,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius cPrius c
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $20,140 $21,625
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Satellite radio 460 460 460 460        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 750 750 750 750        
Wood trim         0 0    
Alloy wheels             390  
Sunroof             850 850
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Satellite radio 428 428 428 428        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Heated front seats 698 698 698 698        
Wood trim         0 0    
Alloy wheels             348  
Sunroof             757 757
Options (change) 5,670 5,670 5,670 5,670 4,160 4,160 1,240 850
Options (change) 5,274 5,274 5,274 5,274 3,869 3,869 1,105 757
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,345 $41,765 $44,565 $44,975 $45,610 $65,665 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $38,513 $38,904 $41,508 $41,889 $42,479 $61,249 $22,005 $23,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,970
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius cPrius c
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V873hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$41,345$41,765$44,565$44,975$45,610$65,665$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-2,725-2,850-4,425-4,550-3,925-4,5250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,620$38,915$40,140$40,425$41,685$61,140$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$3,065$22,520$0$855
Total Invoice$38,513$38,904$41,508$41,889$42,479$61,249$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-2,538-2,655-4,121-4,238-3,656-4,2210-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,975$36,249$37,387$37,651$38,823$57,028$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$1,412$1,676$2,848$21,053$0$811

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius cPrius c
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver      $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger      $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250  
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
Detailed driving style feedback      $100$100
Digital instruments      $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights       $125
Heated mirrors$25$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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$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  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75  
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 $0
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$5,470$5,595$7,170$7,295$6,670$7,270$2,745$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$2,850$4,425$4,550$3,925$4,525$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,538-2,655-4,121-4,238-3,656-4,2210-326

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in100.4 in
Length180.7 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested44038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested44038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested44038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested44038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested44038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested44038%

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