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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,144

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $15,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,257

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRAV4
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $25,465
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $23,810
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  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Rearview camera             475
Limited Extra Value Package             955
Navigation system             1,240
Floor mats             199
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  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Rearview camera             424
Limited Extra Value Package             983
Navigation system             1,104
Floor mats             126
Options (change) 8,710 8,710 8,710 8,710 5,910 7,250 2,869
Options (change) 8,101 8,101 8,101 8,101 5,497 6,743 2,637
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,385 $44,805 $47,605 $48,015 $47,360 $68,755 $29,144
Total Invoice $41,340 $41,731 $44,335 $44,716 $44,107 $64,123 $27,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,941
Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRAV4
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8179hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$44,385$44,805$47,605$48,015$47,360$68,755$29,144
Adjustments for Features-2,300-2,425-4,000-4,125-2,500-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,085$42,380$43,605$43,890$44,860$65,755$29,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670$0
Total Invoice$41,340$41,731$44,335$44,716$44,107$64,123$27,257
Adjustments for Features-2,142-2,259-3,725-3,842-2,328-2,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,198$39,472$40,610$40,874$41,779$61,325$27,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$1,412$1,676$2,581$22,127$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2012201220122012201220122011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRAV4
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic      $800
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor      $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo mat      $40
Cargo net      $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rack      $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
External spare tire shell      $100
Externally-mounted spare      $0
Rear bumper protector      $40
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
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, 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $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, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,445$5,570$7,145$7,270$5,645$6,145$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$2,425$4,000$4,125$2,500$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,142-2,259-3,725-3,842-2,328-2,7980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length180.7 in181.1 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.437.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.473.0 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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