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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: $35,085

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $15,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,494

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $14,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $27,744 $37,945
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Premium Package 2,700          
Lighting Package 800          
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990    
Wood trim     0      
Advanced Technology Package         4,320  
Floor mats         200 200
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Premium Package 2,511          
Lighting Package 744          
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921    
Wood trim     0      
Advanced Technology Package         3,863  
Floor mats         127 127
Options (change) 11,000 7,500 7,200 7,200 4,520 200
Options (change) 10,230 6,975 6,696 6,696 3,990 127
Destination 925 925 925 925 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $50,325 $57,015 $72,025 $80,025 $35,085 $37,985
Total Invoice $46,867 $53,089 $67,048 $74,488 $32,494 $36,332

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,640
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V898hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$50,325$57,015$72,025$80,025$35,085$37,985
Adjustments for Features-5,530-7,180-7,530-9,130-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$49,835$64,495$70,895$34,635$37,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,040$19,700$26,100$0$3,350
Total Invoice$46,867$53,089$67,048$74,488$32,494$36,332
Adjustments for Features-5,150-6,686-7,010-8,498-4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,717$46,403$60,038$65,990$32,077$36,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,686$18,321$24,273$0$4,255

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

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote climate control     $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention    $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
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$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack     $0
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50     
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights$1000   $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150     
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,645$11,295$11,645$13,245$4,565$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$7,180$7,530$9,130$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,150-6,686-7,010-8,498-4170

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

Model Year20152012
ModelC-ClassPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in176.4 in
Width71.3 in68.7 in
Height56.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.639.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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