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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: $18,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $18,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $26,405
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $23,764
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350       200
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Wood trim         0  
Stability control           650
Side curtain airbags           400
Floor mats           184
Satellite radio           449
Navigation system           1,350
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326       160
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Wood trim         0  
Stability control           559
Side curtain airbags           344
Floor mats           112
Satellite radio           359
Navigation system           1,163
Options (change) 8,800 8,800 6,470 5,390 2,800 3,233
Options (change) 8,184 8,184 6,017 5,012 2,603 2,697
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 580
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,675 $51,172 $58,195 $71,565 $76,975 $30,218
Total Invoice $45,333 $47,372 $54,186 $66,620 $71,651 $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: $11,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,540
Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8225hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$48,675$51,172$58,195$71,565$76,975$30,218
Adjustments for Features-7,250-8,875-9,750-8,425-9,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,425$42,297$48,445$63,140$67,200$30,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$872$7,020$21,715$25,775$0
Total Invoice$45,333$47,372$54,186$66,620$71,651$27,041
Adjustments for Features-6,752-8,216-9,078-7,843-9,0990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,581$39,156$45,108$58,777$62,552$27,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$6,527$20,196$23,971$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSolara
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
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, 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $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, 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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
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$10,080$11,705$12,580$11,255$12,605$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,250$8,875$9,750$8,425$9,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,752-8,216-9,078-7,843-9,0990

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in107.1 in
Length184.5 in192.5 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

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 only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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 only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

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 only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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