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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: $32,444

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $5,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $5,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062018
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 $29,685
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $27,634
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
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  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Advanced Technology Package           1,350
Floor mats           225
Bodyside moldings           289
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
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  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Advanced Technology Package           1,202
Floor mats           140
Bodyside moldings           199
Options (change) 7,715 7,715 7,715 7,715 4,955 1,864
Options (change) 7,176 7,176 7,176 7,176 4,608 1,541
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,690 $41,440 $46,040 $46,640 $61,480 $32,444
Total Invoice $35,107 $38,595 $42,873 $43,431 $57,322 $30,070

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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: $8,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,012
Model Year200620062006200620062018
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 V895hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$37,690$41,440$46,040$46,640$61,480$32,444
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,200-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,690$40,215$45,240$44,615$59,280$29,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,590$0
Total Invoice$35,107$38,595$42,873$43,431$57,322$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-2,051-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,107$37,454$42,128$41,545$55,271$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,164$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key     $250
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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$3,980$5,205$4,780$6,005$6,180$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,200$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-2,051-2,975

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

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in178.7 in
Width68.0 in69.3 in
Height55.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.262.7 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 wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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