Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,015

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $10,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,589

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $10,011

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $28,235
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $26,284
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300        
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim       0  
Solar Roof Package         3,820
Floor mats         200
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279        
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim       0  
Solar Roof Package         3,418
Floor mats         127
Options (change) 8,725 8,425 6,430 6,330 4,020
Options (change) 8,114 7,835 5,980 5,886 3,545
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,590 $45,200 $47,295 $67,505 $33,015
Total Invoice $40,600 $42,097 $44,046 $62,987 $30,589

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes or Toyota Prius dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,610
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$43,590$45,200$47,295$67,505$33,015
Adjustments for Features-430-1,405-1,680-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,160$43,795$45,615$65,450$33,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$2,455$22,290$0
Total Invoice$40,600$42,097$44,046$62,987$30,589
Adjustments for Features-401-1,309-1,565-1,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,199$40,788$42,481$61,070$30,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$589$2,282$20,871$0

Return to top

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

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGFour
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 climate control    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$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$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Solar panel    $300
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$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 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,695$4,670$4,945$5,320$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$1,405$1,680$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-401-1,309-1,565-1,9170

Return to top

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

Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in176.4 in
Width69.7 in68.7 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.439.6 ft3

Return to top

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.