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

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

Lowest Total Price: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $8,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $21,725
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $20,006
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  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420 430  
Package 8           6,890
Floor mats           184
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  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391 400  
Package 8           5,620
Floor mats           112
Options (change) 5,165 5,165 5,165 5,165 4,885 7,074
Options (change) 4,804 4,804 4,804 4,804 4,543 5,732
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 -3,150
Total Price $35,140 $38,890 $43,490 $44,090 $61,410 $26,229
Total Invoice $32,735 $36,223 $40,501 $41,059 $57,257 $23,168

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,084
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V876hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$35,140$38,890$43,490$44,090$61,410$26,229
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-4,025-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,140$37,665$42,690$42,065$57,385$25,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,245$0
Total Invoice$32,735$36,223$40,501$41,059$57,257$23,168
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-3,753-517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,735$35,082$39,756$39,173$53,504$22,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,769$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
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 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
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
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
Sunroof    $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Heated front seats    $200 
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$2,580$3,805$3,380$4,605$6,605$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$4,025$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-3,753-517

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in175.0 in
Width68.0 in67.9 in
Height55.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested397579%
Total Not Requested105021%

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