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

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

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $15,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $15,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimXRC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $15,373 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Extra Value Package 2 880            
Side curtain airbags 645            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300            
Stability control 650            
4-speed automatic 830            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
Wood trim           0 0
Extra Value Package 2 792            
Side curtain airbags 555            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258            
Stability control 559            
4-speed automatic 753            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 3,305 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 720 720
Options (change) 2,917 948 948 948 948 669 669
Destination 660 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $20,955 $36,695 $37,115 $39,915 $40,325 $42,170 $62,225
Total Invoice $18,950 $34,187 $34,578 $37,182 $37,563 $39,279 $58,049

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,121
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimXRC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$20,955$36,695$37,115$39,915$40,325$42,170$62,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,345-3,470-5,045-5,170-4,945-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$33,350$33,645$34,870$35,155$37,225$56,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,520$1,805$3,875$23,330
Total Invoice$18,950$34,187$34,578$37,182$37,563$39,279$58,049
Adjustments for Features0-3,116-3,233-4,700-4,816-4,606-5,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$31,071$31,345$32,482$32,747$34,673$52,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$274$1,411$1,676$3,602$21,805

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

Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimXRC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50      
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo net$40      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
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$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio     $200$200
Surround sound     $250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Chronometer      $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300    $300$300
Heated front seats     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$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, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0
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$2,260$5,605$5,730$7,305$7,430$7,205$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345$3,470$5,045$5,170$4,945$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,116-3,233-4,700-4,816-4,606-5,173

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMatrixC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in108.7 in
Length171.3 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height61.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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