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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,330

Toyota Prius v Five   
Difference: $9,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,761

Toyota Prius v Five   
Difference: $9,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius v
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $30,935
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $28,798
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Satellite radio 460 460 460 460    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Heated front seats 750 750 750 750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850  
Wood trim         0  
Advanced Technology Package           3,335
Floor mats           225
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Satellite radio 428 428 428 428    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Heated front seats 698 698 698 698    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791  
Wood trim         0  
Advanced Technology Package           2,988
Floor mats           140
Options (change) 9,560 9,560 9,560 9,560 8,050 3,560
Options (change) 8,893 8,893 8,893 8,893 7,488 3,128
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 835
Total Price $45,235 $45,655 $48,455 $48,865 $49,500 $35,330
Total Invoice $42,132 $42,523 $45,127 $45,508 $46,098 $32,761

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius v Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,877
Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius v
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$45,235$45,655$48,455$48,865$49,500$35,330
Adjustments for Features-530-655-2,230-2,355-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,705$45,000$46,225$46,510$47,770$35,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$3,065$0
Total Invoice$42,132$42,523$45,127$45,508$46,098$32,761
Adjustments for Features-494-610-2,077-2,193-1,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,638$41,913$43,050$43,315$44,487$32,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,849$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassPrius v
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
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
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$25 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$5,120$5,245$6,820$6,945$6,320$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$655$2,230$2,355$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-494-610-2,077-2,193-1,6110

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassPrius v
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in109.4 in
Length180.7 in181.7 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in62.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.467.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

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