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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: $28,868

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $8,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,878

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $8,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $26,405
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $23,764
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Wood trim       0  
Stability control         650
Side curtain airbags         400
Floor mats         184
Rear spoiler         200
Satellite radio         449
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Wood trim       0  
Stability control         559
Side curtain airbags         344
Floor mats         112
Rear spoiler         160
Satellite radio         359
Options (change) 5,010 5,010 2,260 710 1,883
Options (change) 4,660 4,660 2,102 660 1,534
Destination 825 825 825 875 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $37,435 $39,135 $39,985 $57,085 $28,868
Total Invoice $34,873 $36,454 $37,244 $53,269 $25,878

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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: $7,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,087
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8225hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,435$39,135$39,985$57,085$28,868
Adjustments for Features-975-2,225-1,200-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,460$36,910$38,785$55,085$28,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$2,325$18,625$0
Total Invoice$34,873$36,454$37,244$53,269$25,878
Adjustments for Features-908-2,073-1,118-1,8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,965$34,381$36,126$51,403$25,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$416$2,161$17,438$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,130$4,380$3,355$4,155$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$2,225$1,200$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-908-2,073-1,118-1,8660

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

Model Year20082006
ModelC-ClassSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length182.3 in192.5 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested125055%

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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