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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: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $23,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $21,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $21,758 $22,519
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700 700 700    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Package 6           3,150 2,775
Floor mats           184 184
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651 651 651    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Package 6           2,835 2,497
Floor mats           112 112
Options (change) 7,430 7,430 6,150 5,070 2,480 3,334 2,959
Options (change) 6,910 6,910 5,720 4,715 2,306 2,947 2,609
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $47,305 $49,802 $57,875 $71,245 $76,655 $24,279 $24,799
Total Invoice $44,059 $46,098 $53,889 $66,323 $71,354 $22,275 $22,698

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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: $16,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,576
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V876hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$47,305$49,802$57,875$71,245$76,655$24,279$24,799
Adjustments for Features-6,665-8,190-9,440-8,115-9,46500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,640$41,612$48,435$63,130$67,190$24,279$24,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,795$22,490$26,550$0$520
Total Invoice$44,059$46,098$53,889$66,323$71,354$22,275$22,698
Adjustments for Features-6,208-7,581-8,790-7,554-8,81000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,851$38,517$45,099$58,769$62,544$22,275$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$7,248$20,918$24,693$0$423

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPriusPrius
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo mat     $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
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$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300$300  
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler     $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,705$11,230$12,480$11,155$12,505$3,040$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,665$8,190$9,440$8,115$9,465$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,208-7,581-8,790-7,554-8,81000

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

Model Year20162009
ModelC-ClassPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in175.0 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested350081%
Total Not Requested82519%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested300081%
Total Not Requested70019%

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