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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,589

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited   
Difference: $10,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited   
Difference: $9,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,995 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $29,167 $31,534 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Rear spoiler 389 389 300    
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Premium 1 Package     1,995    
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 3,350
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Heated front seats     750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Wood trim         0
Limited-slip rear differential         2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Rear spoiler 292 292 279    
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Premium 1 Package     1,855    
Multimedia Package     2,511 2,511 3,115
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Heated front seats     698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
Wood trim         0
Limited-slip rear differential         1,860
Options (change) 649 649 8,085 5,790 6,070
Options (change) 461 461 7,519 5,385 5,644
Destination 645 645 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,589 $35,289 $42,950 $46,655 $67,245
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,640 $40,005 $43,451 $62,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,480
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,589$35,289$42,950$46,655$67,245
Adjustments for Features-805-2300-1,250-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,784$35,059$42,950$45,405$66,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$2,455$23,520
Total Invoice$30,273$32,640$40,005$43,451$62,745
Adjustments for Features-748-2130-1,164-723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,525$32,427$40,005$42,287$62,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,902$0$2,282$22,017

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

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Hood scoop $100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, 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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$4,425$4,195$5,445$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$230$0$1,250$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-748-2130-1,164-723

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

Model Year20082011
ModelLegacyC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in182.3 in
Width68.1 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%

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