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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,587

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLegacyLegacy
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $27,317 $29,897
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850    
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      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     365 365
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
EyeSight and Navigation Package             2,095  
Metal pedals             172 172
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791    
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      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     237 237
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
EyeSight and Navigation Package             1,747  
Metal pedals             112 112
Options (change) 12,480 11,510 12,480 11,510 9,680 11,020 2,632 537
Options (change) 11,608 10,706 11,608 10,706 9,004 10,250 2,096 349
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 860 860
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $48,155 $47,605 $51,375 $50,815 $51,130 $72,525 $32,587 $33,342
Total Invoice $44,847 $44,336 $47,842 $47,321 $47,614 $67,630 $30,273 $31,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,421
Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLegacyLegacy
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$48,155$47,605$51,375$50,815$51,130$72,525$32,587$33,342
Adjustments for Features-1,035-510-2,735-2,210-1,235-1,735-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,120$47,095$48,640$48,605$49,895$70,790$29,537$33,342
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,695$0$3,805
Total Invoice$44,847$44,336$47,842$47,321$47,614$67,630$30,273$31,106
Adjustments for Features-964-475-2,547-2,058-1,150-1,618-2,8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,883$43,861$45,295$45,263$46,464$66,012$27,440$31,106
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$22,151$0$3,666

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLegacyLegacy
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert      $25 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
PIN Code Access      $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200 
Backup collision intervention      $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning      $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning      $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection      $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0 
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver      $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger      $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0$0
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100
App support      $0$0
Apple CarPlay support      $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation app       $50
Navigation map updates, three years      $0 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information      $25 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system       $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $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 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,695$6,170$8,395$7,870$6,895$7,395$8,710$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$510$2,735$2,210$1,235$1,735$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-964-475-2,547-2,058-1,150-1,618-2,8330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length180.7 in189.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested142536%
Total Not Requested252564%

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