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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: $33,459

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $4,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,935

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $4,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Four
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $28,435
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $26,470
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Solar Roof Package           3,820
Floor mats           200
Bodyside moldings           209
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Solar Roof Package           3,418
Floor mats           127
Bodyside moldings           125
Options (change) 7,745 7,745 7,745 7,745 4,165 4,229
Options (change) 7,204 7,204 7,204 7,204 3,873 3,670
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,720 $41,470 $46,070 $46,670 $60,690 $33,459
Total Invoice $35,135 $38,623 $42,901 $43,459 $56,587 $30,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,180
Model Year200620062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Four
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$37,720$41,470$46,070$46,670$60,690$33,459
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,000-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,720$40,245$45,270$44,645$58,690$32,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$20,970$0
Total Invoice$35,135$38,623$42,901$43,459$56,587$30,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-1,865-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,135$37,482$42,156$41,573$54,722$29,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,587$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Four
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 climate control     $25
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat     $40
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Solar panel     $300
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
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$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$3,005$4,230$3,805$5,030$5,005$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,000$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-1,865-980

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

Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in176.4 in
Width68.0 in68.7 in
Height55.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.239.6 ft3

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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