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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: $34,830

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,209

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $11,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012201220122012
ModelPriusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimFiveC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,790 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $26,801 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Advanced Technology Package 5,080            
Floor mats 200            
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660 660
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850 850
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Advanced Technology Package 4,521            
Floor mats 127            
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614 614
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791 791
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
Wood trim           0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 5,280 11,510 11,510 11,510 11,510 8,710 10,050
Options (change) 4,648 10,706 10,706 10,706 10,706 8,102 9,348
Destination 760 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,830 $47,185 $47,605 $50,405 $50,815 $50,160 $71,555
Total Invoice $32,209 $43,945 $44,336 $46,940 $47,321 $46,712 $66,728

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,138
Model Year2011201220122012201220122012
ModelPriusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimFiveC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,830$47,185$47,605$50,405$50,815$50,160$71,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-2,915-4,490-4,615-2,990-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,830$44,395$44,690$45,915$46,200$47,170$68,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670
Total Invoice$32,209$43,945$44,336$46,940$47,321$46,712$66,728
Adjustments for Features0-2,598-2,715-4,181-4,298-2,784-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,209$41,347$41,621$42,759$43,023$43,928$63,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$274$1,412$1,676$2,581$22,126

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

Model Year2011201220122012201220122012
ModelPriusC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimFiveC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention$150      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo mat$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Ionizing air filtration$50      
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      
Water-repellent front-door glass$15      
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$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 headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer      $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0      
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25      
LED headlights$1000      
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,455$7,245$7,370$8,945$9,070$7,445$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$2,915$4,490$4,615$2,990$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,598-2,715-4,181-4,298-2,784-3,255

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

Model Year20112012
ModelPriusC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length175.6 in180.7 in
Width68.7 in69.7 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested135055%
Total Not Requested110045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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 seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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 seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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 seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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 seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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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