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

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

Lowest Total Price: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $21,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $20,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseTouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Package 6 3,150 2,775            
Floor mats 184 184            
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
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
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Package 6 2,835 2,497            
Floor mats 112 112            
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
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
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 3,334 2,959 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 7,200 8,540
Options (change) 2,947 2,609 9,301 9,301 9,301 9,301 6,697 7,943
Destination 720 720 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $24,279 $24,799 $45,675 $46,095 $48,895 $49,305 $48,650 $70,045
Total Invoice $22,275 $22,698 $42,540 $42,931 $45,535 $45,916 $45,307 $65,323

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,091
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseTouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,279$24,799$45,675$46,095$48,895$49,305$48,650$70,045
Adjustments for Features00-5,555-5,680-7,255-7,380-5,755-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,279$24,799$40,120$40,415$41,640$41,925$42,895$63,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670
Total Invoice$22,275$22,698$42,540$42,931$45,535$45,916$45,307$65,323
Adjustments for Features00-5,174-5,290-6,756-6,873-5,360-5,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,275$22,698$37,366$37,641$38,779$39,043$39,947$59,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$275$1,413$1,677$2,581$22,124

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

Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseTouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo mat$40$40      
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
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$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200      
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
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 headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Chronometer       $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0      
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
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, 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$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$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
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$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$2,040$2,040$7,595$7,720$9,295$9,420$7,795$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,555$5,680$7,255$7,380$5,755$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,174-5,290-6,756-6,873-5,360-5,833

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

Model Year20092012
ModelPriusC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length175.0 in180.7 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested375087%
Total Not Requested57513%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested325088%
Total Not Requested45012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 seats200No
Satellite radio200No
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 Requested30016%
Total Not Requested155084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 seats200No
Satellite radio200No
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 Requested30016%
Total Not Requested155084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 seats200No
Satellite radio200No
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 Requested30016%
Total Not Requested155084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 seats200No
Satellite radio200No
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 Requested30016%
Total Not Requested155084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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%

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