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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: $35,359

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $16,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,589

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $15,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $28,790
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $26,801
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      
Lighting Package 800 800 800      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Wood trim         0  
Advanced Technology Package           5,080
Remote start           529
Floor mats           200
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      
Lighting Package 744 744 744      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Wood trim         0  
Advanced Technology Package           4,521
Remote start           380
Floor mats           127
Options (change) 11,800 11,800 9,470 7,590 5,000 5,809
Options (change) 10,974 10,974 8,807 7,058 4,649 5,028
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 760
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,675 $54,172 $61,195 $73,765 $79,175 $35,359
Total Invoice $48,123 $50,162 $56,976 $68,666 $73,697 $32,589

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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: $9,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,388
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$51,675$54,172$61,195$73,765$79,175$35,359
Adjustments for Features-6,600-8,125-9,075-7,100-8,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,075$46,047$52,120$66,665$70,725$35,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,590$25,650$0
Total Invoice$48,123$50,162$56,976$68,666$73,697$32,589
Adjustments for Features-6,146-7,524-8,449-6,609-7,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,977$42,638$48,527$62,057$65,832$32,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$6,550$20,080$23,855$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Ionizing air filtration     $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $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 
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     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $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$11,555$13,080$14,030$12,055$13,405$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,600$8,125$9,075$7,100$8,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,146-7,524-8,449-6,609-7,8650

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

Model Year20162011
ModelC-ClassPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in175.6 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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
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
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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