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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,840 Toyota Prius IV | |||||||
| Difference: $16,205 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,480 Toyota Prius IV | |||||||
| Difference: $15,474 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Prius |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | IV |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $22,156 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||
| Solar Roof Package | 1,800 | ||||||
| Navigation Package | 2,480 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||
| Solar Roof Package | 1,440 | ||||||
| Navigation Package | 2,124 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 9,370 | 9,370 | 9,370 | 9,370 | 6,570 | 7,910 | 4,280 |
| Options (change) | 8,715 | 8,715 | 8,715 | 8,715 | 6,111 | 7,357 | 3,564 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 760 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,045 | $45,465 | $48,265 | $48,675 | $48,020 | $69,415 | $28,840 |
| Total Invoice | $41,954 | $42,345 | $44,949 | $45,330 | $44,721 | $64,737 | $26,480 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius IV | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,250 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,722 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Prius |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | IV |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 98hp I4 H |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 195/65-15 |
| Total Price | $45,045 | $45,465 | $48,265 | $48,675 | $48,020 | $69,415 | $28,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,955 | -3,080 | -4,655 | -4,780 | -3,155 | -3,655 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,090 | $42,385 | $43,610 | $43,895 | $44,865 | $65,760 | $28,840 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $295 | $1,520 | $1,805 | $2,775 | $23,670 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $41,954 | $42,345 | $44,949 | $45,330 | $44,721 | $64,737 | $26,480 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,752 | -2,869 | -4,335 | -4,452 | -2,938 | -3,409 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,202 | $39,476 | $40,614 | $40,878 | $41,783 | $61,328 | $26,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $274 | $1,412 | $1,676 | $2,581 | $22,126 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Prius |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | IV |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| CVT | $1000 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Solar panel | $300 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,345 | $5,470 | $7,045 | $7,170 | $5,545 | $6,045 | $2,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,955 | $3,080 | $4,655 | $4,780 | $3,155 | $3,655 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,752 | -2,869 | -4,335 | -4,452 | -2,938 | -3,409 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Prius
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | Prius |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,043 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 51.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 39.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV
| Solar Roof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Solar panel | 300 | No |
| Remote air conditioning | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 27% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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