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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: $17,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $17,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $21,725
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $20,006
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Satellite radio 460 460      
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300        
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Wood trim       0  
Package 8         6,890
Floor mats         184
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Satellite radio 428 428      
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279        
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Wood trim       0  
Package 8         5,620
Floor mats         112
Options (change) 8,385 8,085 7,625 6,655 7,074
Options (change) 7,798 7,519 7,091 6,188 5,732
Destination 875 875 875 875 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 -3,150
Total Price $43,250 $44,860 $48,490 $67,830 $26,229
Total Invoice $40,284 $41,781 $45,157 $63,289 $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: $15,541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,737
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V876hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$43,250$44,860$48,490$67,830$26,229
Adjustments for Features-1,480-2,530-4,280-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,770$42,330$44,210$63,775$26,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$2,440$22,005$0
Total Invoice$40,284$41,781$45,157$63,289$23,168
Adjustments for Features-1,379-2,356-3,986-3,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,905$39,425$41,171$59,505$23,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$2,266$20,600$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass  $0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,845$5,895$7,645$7,420$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$2,530$4,280$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,379-2,356-3,986-3,7840

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

Model Year20112006
ModelC-ClassPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 audio100Yes
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 camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested457591%
Total Not Requested4509%

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