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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $8,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $7,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Limited Package 3,300          
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Rear spoiler 389 389 389      
Multimedia Package       2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package       2,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces       1,550 1,550  
Wood trim           0
Limited Package 3,017          
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119      
Navigation system 1,830 1,719        
Rear spoiler 292 292 292      
Multimedia Package       2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package       2,558    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces       1,442 1,442  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 7,960 5,210 3,660
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 7,404 4,846 3,404
Destination 695 695 695 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $40,385 $42,935 $60,035
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $37,617 $39,988 $56,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,350
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5M5M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$40,385$42,935$60,035
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-820-1,045-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$39,565$41,890$58,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$2,325$18,725
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$37,617$39,988$56,013
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-764-973-1,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$36,853$39,015$54,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$0$2,162$17,532

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

Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 $100
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$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Hood scoop $100$100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$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$25   
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
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 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$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$3,100$4,025$3,920$4,145$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$820$1,045$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-764-973-1,628

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

Model Year20092008
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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested85037%
Total Not Requested142563%

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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested49032%

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