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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,218

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $6,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $26,405
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $23,764
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500 449
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,350
Stability control           650
Side curtain airbags           400
Floor mats           184
Rear spoiler           200
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465 359
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,163
Stability control           559
Side curtain airbags           344
Floor mats           112
Rear spoiler           160
Options (change) 6,160 6,160 6,160 6,160 3,400 3,233
Options (change) 5,730 5,730 5,730 5,730 3,162 2,697
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $36,135 $39,885 $44,485 $45,085 $59,925 $30,218
Total Invoice $33,661 $37,149 $41,427 $41,985 $55,876 $27,041

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,550
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8225hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,135$39,885$44,485$45,085$59,925$30,218
Adjustments for Features-75-1,300-875-2,100-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,060$38,585$43,610$42,985$57,650$30,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,590$0
Total Invoice$33,661$37,149$41,427$41,985$55,876$27,041
Adjustments for Features-70-1,211-815-1,956-2,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,591$35,938$40,612$40,029$53,755$27,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,164$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags    $300 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,105$3,330$2,905$4,130$4,305$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$1,300$875$2,100$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-1,211-815-1,956-2,1210

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in107.1 in
Length178.4 in192.5 in
Width68.0 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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