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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: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $15,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $15,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLE V6C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,155 $37,220 $42,370 $61,430
Base Invoice $24,438 $34,615 $39,404 $57,130
Stability control 650      
Floor mats 184      
Satellite radio 449      
Xenon HID headlights 515      
Navigation system 1,300      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   1,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Stability control 559      
Floor mats 112      
Satellite radio 359      
Xenon HID headlights 412      
Navigation system 1,115      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   1,855    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Options (change) 3,098 8,545 6,550 7,390
Options (change) 2,557 7,947 6,092 6,873
Destination 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $30,973 $46,640 $49,795 $71,395
Total Invoice $27,715 $43,437 $46,371 $66,578

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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: $11,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,820
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLE V6C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,973$46,640$49,795$71,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,190-4,390-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$42,450$45,405$66,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,955$23,955
Total Invoice$27,715$43,437$46,371$66,578
Adjustments for Features0-3,902-4,088-4,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$39,535$42,283$61,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,748$22,390

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSolaraC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSLE V6C250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,755$6,945$7,145$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190$4,390$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,902-4,088-4,653

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

Model Year20082012
ModelSolaraC-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in108.7 in
Length192.5 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in50.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.7 ft3

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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 camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
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
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

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 camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
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 camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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