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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: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55BaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $21,064 $21,816
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 6           4,550 4,175
Floor mats           184 184
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 6           4,095 3,758
Floor mats           112 112
Options (change) 5,165 5,165 5,165 5,165 4,885 4,734 4,359
Options (change) 4,804 4,804 4,804 4,804 4,543 4,207 3,870
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $35,140 $38,890 $43,490 $44,090 $61,410 $25,179 $25,699
Total Invoice $32,735 $36,223 $40,501 $41,059 $57,257 $22,841 $23,256

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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: $10,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,425
Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55BaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V876hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$35,140$38,890$43,490$44,090$61,410$25,179$25,699
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-4,025-585-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,140$37,665$42,690$42,065$57,385$24,594$25,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,245$0$520
Total Invoice$32,735$36,223$40,501$41,059$57,257$22,841$23,256
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-3,753-531-529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,735$35,082$39,756$39,173$53,504$22,310$22,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,769$0$417

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

Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55BaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000  
CVT     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener    $100$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$200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo mat     $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$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$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25  
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Sunroof    $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325$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$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$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   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$2,580$3,805$3,380$4,605$6,605$3,165$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$4,025$585$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-3,753-531-529

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius features.

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

Model Year20062008
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 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested265072%
Total Not Requested105028%

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