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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,218

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $6,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelSolaraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLE V6C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $23,764 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Stability control 650          
Side curtain airbags 400          
Floor mats 184          
Satellite radio 449 500 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,350 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Rear spoiler 200          
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Stability control 559          
Side curtain airbags 344          
Floor mats 112          
Satellite radio 359 465 465 465 465 465
Navigation system 1,163 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Rear spoiler 160          
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Options (change) 3,233 6,160 6,160 6,160 6,160 3,400
Options (change) 2,697 5,730 5,730 5,730 5,730 3,162
Destination 580 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,218 $36,135 $39,885 $44,485 $45,085 $59,925
Total Invoice $27,041 $33,661 $37,149 $41,427 $41,985 $55,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,550
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelSolaraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLE V6C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,218$36,135$39,885$44,485$45,085$59,925
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,300-875-2,100-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,218$36,060$38,585$43,610$42,985$57,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,590
Total Invoice$27,041$33,661$37,149$41,427$41,985$55,876
Adjustments for Features0-70-1,211-815-1,956-2,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,041$33,591$35,938$40,612$40,029$53,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,164

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelSolaraC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLE V6C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    $1000
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags     $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,030$2,105$3,330$2,905$4,130$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,300$875$2,100$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-1,211-815-1,956-2,121

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

Model Year20062006
ModelSolaraC-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.9 in
Length192.5 in178.4 in
Width71.5 in68.0 in
Height56.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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